Working Towards Positive Change: Developing a Group for Veterans with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspective

Author

Michael J. Petrelli, University of DenverFollow

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D.

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Jennifer Cornish

Second Advisor

Lynett Henderson-Metzger

Third Advisor

Debra Sorensen

Keywords

Acceptance and commitment therapy, Rehabilitation psychology, Spinal cord injury, TBI, Multiple sclerosis, Veteran, Veterans Affairs

Abstract

This paper reviews the development and implementation process of a four-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based group for veterans with select physical and cognitive disabilities, as a means of maximizing their functioning.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Extent

24 pages

Recommended Citation

Petrelli, Michael J., "Working Towards Positive Change: Developing a Group for Veterans with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspective" (2018). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 315.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/315