The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy on the psychological well-being, family life quality and social inclusion on parents of children with cerebral palsy

The main aim of this thesis study is to examine the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy, consisting of 10 sessions and developed within the scope of this study, on individual well-being, family quality of life, and social inclusion of parents with children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). This study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study consists of 12 participants, 6 of them assigned to experimental group and 6 in the control group. The data were obtained through the standardized questionnaries and semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. The analysis revealed no significant differences between the groups in the scales, but significant differences were found in individual measurements according to the reliable change index. The findings from the thematic analysis consist of two main themes: benefits derived from therapy and aspects of the group that need to be modified. The obtained findings were discussed in conjunction with the relevant literature.