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How do Self-compassion and Psychological Flexibility Mediate Change in a Compassion-Focused Therapy Group for Chronic Pain?
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Compassion-Focused Therapy for Chronic Pain and Psychological Distress. Completed, enrolled 122 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This research aims to study how Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) might work for people with chronic pain. People with chronic pain may feel shameful about their condition and this type of therapy aims to help people to view themselves and their difficulties in a kinder, less critical way (i.e. self-compassion). Currently, no research is available on the effectiveness of CFT in helping people with chronic pain. Participants attending a CFT-incorporated Pain Management Programme will complete a battery of questionnaires at the start of the group (week 1), in the middle of the group (week 5) and at the end of the group (week 11).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Compassion-Focused Therapy 11 weeks of Compassion-Focused Therapy \[based on "Compassion-Focused Therapy for Dummies" (Welford, 2016)\]