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To evaluate participant acceptability and qualitative feedback regarding a six-week, group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for parents of youth with anxiety disorders.

June 21, 2026ChildrenOpen Access

A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders

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JRJacquelyn Raftery-HelmerWorcester State University AHAshley S. HartUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School AFAlyssa L. FaroHarvard University

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Qualitative study reveals high acceptability of group ACT for parents of anxious youth, suggesting adaptations to enhance between-session practice.

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To evaluate participant acceptability and qualitative feedback regarding a six-week, group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for parents of youth with anxiety disorders.
Conducted a two-phase qualitative evaluation following the pilot trial of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Anxious Children (ACT-PAC) intervention.
Collected feedback through individual post-treatment interviews and a focus group with parents who completed the six-week program.
Parents reported that core ACT processes and mindfulness strategies were helpful, emphasizing that the non-judgmental group format validated their shared challenges.
Focus group feedback confirmed intervention feasibility and recommended programmatic adaptations, including engaging co-caregivers, offering accessible resources, and adding structural support for between-session practice.

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Raftery-Helmer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a73f6e7d8e4dde3f00dddf6 https://doi.org/10.3390/children13060837

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Qualitative study reveals high acceptability of group ACT for parents of anxious youth, suggesting adaptations to enhance between-session practice.

A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders

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A Qualitative Study of Participant Feedback on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group-Based Intervention for Parents of Youth with Anxiety Disorders

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