Citation

von Mensenkampff B, Ward M, Kelly G, Cadogan S, Fawsit F, Lowe N. Brain Inj. 2015; 29(11): 1292-1299.

Affiliation

Headway , Carrigrohane, Cork , Ireland and.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/02699052.2015.1042407

PMID

26084318

Abstract

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: This paper reports on a client-driven therapy group designed to help clients actively process changes and equip them with the psychological skills necessary to facilitate rehabilitation. RESEARCH DESIGN: This is an exploratory mixed methods research design based in clinical practice.

METHODS AND PROCEDURES: This study documents results from five therapy groups, each group consisting of 2-hour sessions over an average of 6 weeks with a review session 6 weeks later. Forty-five clients (13 female, 32 male, average age = 40.54, SD = 11.87) with brain injury attended the group with Headway psychological services, Cork. Clients' pre- and post-measures of functioning were gathered to assess the potential therapeutic benefits. Thematic analysis was used to evaluate the qualitative data. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: Results illustrate a number of benefits to the participants, including normalizing effects, helping with acceptance, finding a new identity and positive mental health changes.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings are encouraging and help to validate the effectiveness of group therapy as an intervention tool.

Language: en