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Positive group psychotherapy modified for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- TOMASULO Daniel J
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 18(4), 2014, pp.337-350.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health problems are more prevalent among people with intellectual disabilities than in the general population. There is mounting evidence to show that adults with a dual diagnosis can find help through group therapy and have more productive and meaningful lives with improved relationships. This article focuses on a review of evidence for interactive behavioural therapy, a widely used model of group psychotherapy for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems, and reviews the modifications drawn from the field of positive psychology and positive psychotherapy being incorporated into the model. A sample of a modified positive intervention, the virtual gratitude visit, is explained and suggestions for future research are given. (Edited publisher abstract)