Cultivating self-compassion in parents of autistic children: Examining the effects of an online workshop

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Self-compassion; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000863538
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Chris Edwards

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-12
• Last Update Posted: 22 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria for participants will be that parents must:
1)Have at least one autistic child aged between 3 and 17 years
2)Score low to moderate on the Self-Compassion Scale
3)Have access to the required technology: stable internet connection, computer/laptop/tablet and audio outlet (the ability to watch an online workshop)

Exclusion Criteria

1)An inability to attend a 2-hour workshop
2)Not willing to complete questionnaires or be randomised.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participant self-report of self-compassion.[Self-Compassion Scale. All participants will be asked to complete this scale on two occasions, the first being immediately after enrolling in the study and the second either two weeks after attending the workshop (CMT intervention condition) or right before attending the workshop (control condition). ]