The feasibility of a emotional regulation group conducted with virtual adaptations within an adult community learning disability service

• DOI: 10.53841/bpsfpid.2023.21.1.17
• Publication Date: 2023-04-21T08:08:17Z
• Authors: Katie Ash; Thomas Cawthorne; Jason Crabtree; Ellen Boddington
• Keywords: Facilitator; Thematic Analysis

Group-based interventions may be helpful for reducing psychological distress adults with learning disabilities. The aim was to evaluate the group in terms of its feasibility and online adaptations from a service user facilitator perspective. A six-session intervention undertaken on three occasions. Thematic analysis participant’s qualitative feedback identified two themes, ‘Enjoying attending group’ ‘Skills development’. Facilitators several positive aspects group. paired-samples t-test no significant difference at post-intervention. demonstrated success overall delivering therapy remotely.