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RMJ. 2019; 44(4): 765-767


Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management

Saima Waqar, Dr. Mamoona Ismail Loona, Hafiz Muhammad Manan Haider Khan.


Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based interventions on stress management of the parents of disabled children.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was done on parents of disabled children. Seven sessions on weekly basis were conducted with parents individually. Paired samples t-test was used to assess the difference from baseline to after the completion of 7 sessions.
Results: Pre-test score was 41.1+ 3.8 and Posttest score was 26.9+ 2.9 showing decrease in stress when measured by using perceived stress scale.
Conclusion: CBT based interventions can be effective for reducing stress level in parents of children with disabilities.

Key words: Cognitive behavioral therapy, disability, parents of disabled children, stress.


 
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Waqar S, , Khan HMMH. Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management. RMJ. 2019; 44(4): 765-767.

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Waqar, Saima, Dr. Mamoona Ismail Loona, and Hafiz Muhammad Manan Haider Khan. 2019. Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management. Rawal Medical Journal, 44 (4), 765-767.


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Waqar, Saima, Dr. Mamoona Ismail Loona, and Hafiz Muhammad Manan Haider Khan. "Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management." Rawal Medical Journal 44 (2019), 765-767.


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Waqar, Saima, Dr. Mamoona Ismail Loona, and Hafiz Muhammad Manan Haider Khan. "Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management." Rawal Medical Journal 44.4 (2019), 765-767. Print.


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Waqar, S., & Khan, . H. M. M. H. (2019) Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress management. Rawal Medical Journal, 44 (4), 765-767.


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