The adaptation of cognitive behavioural therapy for adult Maori clients with depression: A pilot study

Bennett, Simon T.; Flett, Ross A.; Babbage, Duncan R.

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Bennett, S. T., Flett, R. A. & Babbage, D. R. (2008). The adaptation of cognitive behavioural therapy for adult Maori clients with depression: A pilot study. In Levy, M., Nikora, L.W., Masters-Awatere, B., Rua, M. & Waitoki, W. (Eds). Claiming Spaces: Proceedings of the 2007 National Maori and Pacific Psychologies Symposium 23rd-24th November 2007 (pp. 83-91). Hamilton, New Zealand: Māori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.

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Abstract

A semistructured cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme for depression was adapted for use with Maori adult clients with depression. Adaptations were developed in consultation with an advisory group consisting of Maori clinical psychologists and kaumatua with experience working in mental health services. The programme was piloted with 2 participants who were clients of a Maori mental health service. The programme builds on a more traditional CBT treatment programme by integrating concepts such as whakatauki, whanaungatanga, whanau involvement, and whakapapa into the therapeutic context. Despite limitations the results demonstrate considerable promise. Depressive symptoms increased substantially in both cases and both clients reflected positively on the adaptations incorporated into therapy.

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2008

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Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato

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