title: Group person-based cognitive therapy for distressing voices: Pilot data from nine groups.
abstract: The present study examines the impact of group Person-Based Cognitive Therapy (PBCT) for distressing voices within an uncontrolled evaluation. In particular it utilizes a framework of acceptance of voices and self to enhance well-being and reduce distress and perceived voice-control. Sixty-two participants entered one of nine PBCT groups conducted over 8-12 sessions. Fifty participants completed therapy. Measures of well-being, distress, control and relating characteristics were completed pre- and post-therapy and at brief follow-up. Data were subjected to an intention-to-treat analysis. The groups achieved significant benefits in terms of well-being, distress, control and dependence upon the voice. The present study is the first to report significant improvement in both distress and control. Consequently, Group PBCT for distressing voices may prove a useful addition to existing psychological interventions and is worthy of further investigation. The findings are discussed in relation to clinical implications and limitations.
authors.affiliation: Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Andover CMHT, 68b Junction Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3QX, UK.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dannahy
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hayward
authors.forename: Clara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Strauss
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Turton
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Harding
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chadwick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D057194:Intention to Treat Analysis; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome