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An investigation of the competencies involved in the facilitation of CBT-based group psychoeducational interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 February 2021

Louise A. Noble ,
Nick Firth ,
Jaime Delgadillo  and
Stephen Kellett
Louise A. Noble*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Cathedral Court, 1 Vicar Lane, SheffieldS1 2LT, UK
Nick Firth
Affiliation:
School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, 30 Regent Street, SheffieldS1 4DA, UK
Jaime Delgadillo
Affiliation:
Clinical Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Floor F, Cathedral Court, 1 Vicar Lane, SheffieldS1 2LT, UK
Stephen Kellett
Affiliation:
Clinical Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Floor F, Cathedral Court, 1 Vicar Lane, SheffieldS1 2LT, UK
*
*Corresponding author. Email: louiseameliaxo@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background:

Whilst the delivery of low-intensity group psychoeducation is a key feature of the early steps of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, there is little consensus regarding the skills and competencies demanded.

Aims:

To identify the competencies involved in facilitating CBT-based group psychoeducation in order to inform future measure development.

Method:

A Delphi study in which participants (n = 36) were relevant IAPT stakeholders and then an expert panel (n = 8) review of the competencies identified within the Delphi study to create a shortened, more practical list of competencies.

Results:

After three consultation rounds, consensus was reached on 36 competencies. These competencies were assigned to four main categories: group set-up, content, process and closure. A further expert review produced a shortened 16-item set of psychoeducation group facilitation competencies.

Conclusions:

The current study has produced a promising framework for assessing facilitator competency in delivering CBT-based group psychoeducational interventions. Weaknesses in the Delphi approach are noted and directions for future measure development research are identified.

Keywords

CBTcompetenciesDelphigroupIAPTpsychoeducation
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 49 , Issue 6 , November 2021 , pp. 732 - 744
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© British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2021

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