Looking After Me Looking After You: using positive cognitive behavioural techniques to improve emotional well-being
Looking After Me Looking After You: using positive cognitive behavioural techniques to improve emotional well-being
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DOI:
10.1017/s1754470x15000227
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发表时间:
2015-07-08
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Bhutani, G. E.
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Bhutani, G. E.
Stress and anxiety have been identified as among the most common reasons for sickness absence. Therefore, timely work-based well-being interventions are needed. Strengths-based Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approaches are of benefit therapeutically. Guided imagery approaches enable individuals utilize previous positive experiences and construct positive future templates potentially increasing the likelihood of better outcomes. One hundred and seventeen participants from a health service clinical/corporate environment participated in the Looking After Me Looking After You (LAMLAY) programme. It comprised three 3-hour or four 2-hour sessions weekly. Positive imagery and strengths-based cognitive-behavioural approaches were delivered via participant exercises and didactically. Completion rate was 77.8%; seventy-five participants (83% of completers) completed the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) pre-course (mean 46.4) and postcourse (mean 52.4). Significant improvements in well-being were obtained (t = 9.32, d.f. = 74, p