Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency
The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention program for adults who stutter (N = 20). The program consisted of 2-h therapeutic sessions conducted weekly for eight consecutive weeks. It was an integrated program designed to im...
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| description | The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention program for adults who stutter (N = 20). The program consisted of 2-h therapeutic sessions conducted weekly for eight consecutive weeks. It was an integrated program designed to improve: (a) psychosocial functioning, (b) readiness for therapy and change, (c) utilisation of mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility, and (d) frequency of stuttering. The findings provide innovative evidence for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an effective intervention with statistically significant improvements in psychosocial functioning, preparation for change and therapy, utilisation of mindfulness skills, and overall speech fluency. Follow-up data collected at three months post-treatment revealed that therapeutic gains were successfully maintained over time. These findings enhance the understanding of the impact of stuttering on psychological wellbeing and offer a new perspective on what might constitute successful stuttering treatment. Further, clinical research support is provided for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered in a group format as a promising and novel intervention for adults who stutter. Educational objectives: The reader will be able to: (a) appreciate the potential for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults who stutter; (b) identify the improvements participants experienced in psychosocial functioning and frequency of stuttered speech; (c) appreciate the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; and (d) appreciate the differences between an ACT model of intervention for adults who stutter compared to a CBT approach. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-139482017-09-13T16:08:12Z Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency Beilby, Janet Byrnes, M. Yaruss, J. readiness for change stuttering psychological flexibility adults psychosocial functioning The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention program for adults who stutter (N = 20). The program consisted of 2-h therapeutic sessions conducted weekly for eight consecutive weeks. It was an integrated program designed to improve: (a) psychosocial functioning, (b) readiness for therapy and change, (c) utilisation of mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility, and (d) frequency of stuttering. The findings provide innovative evidence for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an effective intervention with statistically significant improvements in psychosocial functioning, preparation for change and therapy, utilisation of mindfulness skills, and overall speech fluency. Follow-up data collected at three months post-treatment revealed that therapeutic gains were successfully maintained over time. These findings enhance the understanding of the impact of stuttering on psychological wellbeing and offer a new perspective on what might constitute successful stuttering treatment. Further, clinical research support is provided for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered in a group format as a promising and novel intervention for adults who stutter. Educational objectives: The reader will be able to: (a) appreciate the potential for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults who stutter; (b) identify the improvements participants experienced in psychosocial functioning and frequency of stuttered speech; (c) appreciate the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; and (d) appreciate the differences between an ACT model of intervention for adults who stutter compared to a CBT approach. 2012 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13948 10.1016/j.jfludis.2012.05.003 Elsevier restricted |
| spellingShingle | readiness for change stuttering psychological flexibility adults psychosocial functioning Beilby, Janet Byrnes, M. Yaruss, J. Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title | Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title_full | Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title_fullStr | Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title_short | Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| title_sort | acceptance and commitment therapy for adults who stutter: psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency |
| topic | readiness for change stuttering psychological flexibility adults psychosocial functioning |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13948 |