NAME OF METHOD/TOOL/TECHNIQUE
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
TARGET GROUP:
People with Intellectual Disability
AUTHOR'S/ ORGANISATION'S NAME
H Idusohan-Moizer, A Sawicka, J Dendle, M Albany
LINK TO METHOD (IN ENGLISH)
https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12082
BRIEF SUMMARY
Aggressive, destructive and disruptive behaviours are relatively common in people with intellectual disabilities and that represent one of the main obstacles for their integration. This research conclude: all patients who performed guided meditation experienced improvements after six weeks, confirming the benefits of this practice in reducing symptoms related to stress and anxiety.