CBCT for Parents of Children With Autism
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/25/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2014 |
| End Date: | December 2019 |
| Contact: | Samuel Fernandez-Carriba, PhD |
| Email: | samuel.fernandez-carriba@emory.edu |
| Phone: | 404-785-9400 |
Cognitively Based Compassion Training for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine if caregivers of children with a developmental
delay experience a decrease in stress by participating in a meditation/cognitive training
protocol.
delay experience a decrease in stress by participating in a meditation/cognitive training
protocol.
A pilot-test, eight week, Cognitive Based Compassion Training (CBCT) program for caregivers
of children with developmental delays that is comprised of eight two-hour weekly long
sessions with a certified instructor followed by a twenty minute long meditation session.
Sessions will focus on developing attention and stability of mind through focused attention
training; cultivating insight into the nature of mental experience; cultivating
self-compassion; developing equanimity; developing appreciation and gratitude; developing
affection and empathy; realizing aspirational compassion; and realizing active compassion.
of children with developmental delays that is comprised of eight two-hour weekly long
sessions with a certified instructor followed by a twenty minute long meditation session.
Sessions will focus on developing attention and stability of mind through focused attention
training; cultivating insight into the nature of mental experience; cultivating
self-compassion; developing equanimity; developing appreciation and gratitude; developing
affection and empathy; realizing aspirational compassion; and realizing active compassion.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Caregiver of child(ren) with developmental delay (including parents, grandparents,
other extended family, family friends, and providers)
- Spend significant amount of time (more than 10 hours/week) with children with special
needs.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Started to use any psychotropic medication within one year.
- Had any changes in any psychotropic medication doses taken within one year.
We found this trial at
2
sites
1405 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
404-785-6000
Principal Investigator: Samuel Fernandez-Carriba, PhD
Phone: 404-785-9400
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201 Dowman Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 727-6123
Principal Investigator: Samuel Fernandez-Carriba
Phone: 404-785-9400
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