"Unga kvinnor": fallstudier av KBT i grupp inom ramen för ett samverkansprojekt

This is an explorative qualitative study of a cognitive-behavioural group treatment (CBT) with seven young women within the framework of a larger project. The project’s main objective was to get participants to start working or studying. The function of our particular treatment program was to help the participants reach this goal. Group CBT treatment included psychoeducational components as well as methods derived from applied behavioral analysis and elements of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). The CBT was also combined with separate mindfulness exercises in order to further strengthen the participants’ ability to cope with discomfort. The participants filled in the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at the first session, after eight sessions and 16 weeks after the start of treatment. They also responded to an evaluation questionnaire at the start and end of each individual session. A change was noted in regards to their outlook on the future and in each individual’s level of activity which can be seen as increased social interaction, work, studies and regular physical exercise. The self-rating scales also indicated a clear positive change for several participants, after eight weeks and after completed treatment. One problem was the participants’ irregular attendance. Results from the study must be interpreted restrictively as our treatment program was only one part of a larger project and this project was still ongoing when this paper was written, though our treatment was completed