Rebalance: Compassion Focused Therapy in a Transdiagnostic Health Group

Rebalance: Group Compassion Focussed Therapy for People With Transdiagnostic Chronic Health Conditions - a Case Series

This study evaluates the use of group Compassion Focussed Therapy in a population with various and/or multiple long term health conditions. A multiple baseline, single case experimental design will be used with a view to evaluate changes in psychological adjustment and compassion. Daily data and weekly questionnaire batteries will be collected across a baseline period and ten weeks of group intervention. Participants will be those already referred to the group by a clinician as part of their routine care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Experiencing difficulties adjusting to one or more chronic physical health condition(s)
• Willing and motivated to attend a nine-week group facilitated in English
• Exhibit sufficient interpersonal skills and impulse control to allow them to engage with group members without disrupting group dynamics
• Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Moderate or severe impairment of cognitive function
• Primary problem related to drug or alcohol misuse
• Actively suicidal or experiencing an acute deterioration in their mental health including experiencing an acute psychotic episode