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Title of the resource

"A mindfulness parent well-being course: evaluation of outcomes for parents of children with autism and related disabilities recruited through special schools"

Who am I?

Teacher, Parent

Type of the resource

Scientific article, Approach/intervention

Languages available

English

Country of implementation

United Kingdom

Type of access

Payment needed, Open to targeted communities only (such as psychiatrists/psychologists/teachers/etc.)

Main description

In the present study 18 mothers and 3 fathers were recruited via special schools who then attended a Mindfulness Based Well-Being for Parents (MBW-P) group over eight weeks. Parents completed questionnaire measures before and at the end of the course. Statistical analysis showed significant reported increases in mindfulness and self-compassion, and reduced general stress. Moreover, parents reported not only reductions in anxiety and depression but also high levels of satisfaction with the course.

Resource URL

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08856257.2017.1297571

Resource

Type of setting

Specialized school

Type of challenge addressed

Anxiety, Frustration, Communication, Sensory needs, Concentration, Challenging behaviour, Hyperactivity, Prerumble and Meltdown moments