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The feasibility of online self-guided acceptance and commitment therapy training for intellectual and developmental disability support staff: A pilot investigation

Kristina Axenova et al.

Journal of Organizational Behavior Management2026https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2025.2609552article
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Abstract

Intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) support staff face high burnout risk, negatively impacting health and job performance. While in-person Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows promise for this population, the feasibility of online and asynchronous delivery remains underexplored. We developed a brief, online, self-guided ACT training program (ACTr) tailored for IDD support staff and evaluated its feasibility across acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, and limited-efficacy outcomes. Participants (N=11) completed three online modules over three weeks, pre-post measures of burnout, psychological flexibility and distress, and post-program feedback. Results suggest ACTr was acceptable, in demand, and practical, with some successful implementation. Effect sizes indicated a large reduction in emotional exhaustion (d=0.97), medium improvements in valued action (d=0.71) and depersonalization (d=-0.55), and small or negligable effects on other outcomes. Qualitative feedback highlighted usability, diversity considerations, and interest in additional resources. Findings support the feasibility of ACTr, warranting larger-scale evaluation.

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@article{kristina2026,
  title        = {{The feasibility of online self-guided acceptance and commitment therapy training for intellectual and developmental disability support staff: A pilot investigation}},
  author       = {Kristina Axenova et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Organizational Behavior Management},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2025.2609552},
}

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