Effectiveness of a six-session stress reduction programme for groups
Korte groepsgerichte stressmanagementprogramma’s worden breed aangeboden, maar hun effectiviteit wordt niet altijd grondig geëvalueerd. Dit artikel rapporteert over een zes sessies tellend cognitief-gedragstherapeutisch groepsprogramma en toont aan dat het leidt tot kleine maar betrouwbare, langdurige effecten op stress, depressie en angst.
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This study set out to determine the effectiveness of a 6-week cognitive-behavioral stress reduction course for groups. Two groups (intervention group N=47; matched control group N=47) completed questionnaires on stress, depression, anxiety, worrying, and stress management skills pre and post-intervention, at 6 months and at 1 year follow-up. Results showed decline for all symptoms in the intervention group (linear trends p<.05), whereas stress management skills remained stable. Clinically significant and reliable change for almost 30% of participants confirmed these findings. No such change was found for the control group. Overall, the data showed small but reliable, long-lasting effects.
Trefwoorden: stress reduction, psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral, group intervention, matched control
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Van Daele, T., Van Audenhove, C., Vansteenwegen, D., Hermans, D., & Van den Bergh, O. (2013). Effectiveness of a six session stress reduction programme for groups. Mental Health & Prevention, 1, 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2013.10.001