Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Post‐Qualification and Professional Doctorates Metanoia Institute London UK
2. Tizard Centre University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7LR UK
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundMost parents of children with an intellectual disability or who are autistic identify positives in their family life and their own wellbeing, in addition to reported mental health challenges. Several models and interventions have been developed in relation to parent carer wellbeing. Few studies have asked parent carers how they support their own wellbeing.MethodAdopting an interpretive phenomenological approach this study utilised semi‐structured interviews. Seventeen parent carers were asked what supported their emotional wellbeing. Template Analysis was applied to develop themes.ResultsAll participants identified factors that supported their wellbeing. Themes included strategies that countered stress (time for themselves, relaxation, ‘parking’ difficulties) and broader wellbeing strategies (finding meaningful life direction, greater understanding of child). An ongoing process of supporting wellbeing by ‘Reorienting and Finding Balance’ appeared central.ConclusionsSelf‐identified, multi‐dimensional strategies benefit parents' emotional wellbeing and should be considered in the context of support provided to families.
Subject
Developmental and Educational Psychology,Education
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