A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders
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This qualitative study examines participant feedback on a six-week group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention designed for parents of children with anxiety disorders. The resource details findings from interviews and focus groups, highlighting that participants found the approach helpful and valued the non-judgmental group setting. It also outlines suggested modifications to improve feasibility and between-session support for future iterations.
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- Jacquelyn Raftery-Helmer (Worcester State University), Ashley S. Hart (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), Alyssa L. Faro (Harvard University), Diana Baez (Worcester State University), P. Moore (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)
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- 2026-06-21
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- 10.3390/children13060837
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@article{allodium:b021b90bbe0c49d1,
title = {A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders},
author = {Jacquelyn Raftery-Helmer and Ashley S. Hart and Alyssa L. Faro and Diana Baez and P. Moore},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3390/children13060837},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/children13060837}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders AU - Raftery-Helmer, Jacquelyn AU - Hart, Ashley S. AU - Faro, Alyssa L. AU - Baez, Diana AU - Moore, P. PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3390/children13060837 UR - https://doi.org/10.3390/children13060837 ER -
APA
Raftery-Helmer, J., Hart, A. S., Faro, A. L., Baez, D., & Moore, P. (2026). A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3390/children13060837
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