CBCT for Parents of Children With Autism
CBCT for Parents of Children With Autism
The purpose of this study is to determine if caregivers of children with a developmental
 delay experience a decrease in stress by participating in a meditation/cognitive training
 protocol.
A pilot-test, eight week, Cognitive Based Compassion Training (CBCT) program for caregivers
 of children with developmental delays that is comprised of eight two-hour weekly long
 sessions with a certified instructor followed by a twenty minute long meditation session.
 Sessions will focus on developing attention and stability of mind through focused attention
 training; cultivating insight into the nature of mental experience; cultivating
 self-compassion; developing equanimity; developing appreciation and gratitude; developing
 affection and empathy; realizing aspirational compassion; and realizing active compassion.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Caregiver of child(ren) with developmental delay (including parents, grandparents,
 other extended family, family friends, and providers)

 -  Spend significant amount of time (more than 10 hours/week) with children with special
 needs.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Started to use any psychotropic medication within one year.

 -  Had any changes in any psychotropic medication doses taken within one year.