Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia in Japan

Group-based ACT intervention by professional psychotherapist consists of four modules: (a) psychoeducation about dementia and experiential avoidance in caregiving, (b)mindfulness and acceptance of aversive emotions, sensations, and thoughts, (c) behavior management for care recipients' BPSD, and (d) clarifying and choosing one's value, and taking actions toward the chosen values. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and will be held every two weeks. Group-based reminiscence therapy for care recipients will be conducted by a professional psychotherapist other than the one conducting group-based ACT intervention.

Group-based CBT intervention by professional psychotherapist consists of four modules: (a) psychoeducation about dementia and distress in caregiving, (b) cognitive restructuring and relaxation, (c) behavior management for care recipients' BPSD, and (d) increasing pleasant activities. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and will be held every two weeks. Group-based reminiscence therapy for care recipients will be conducted by a professional psychotherapist other than the one conducting group-based CBT intervention.