Parents’ Perspectives on Guided Parent-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: A Qualitative Study

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for child anxiety disorders. Low-intensity forms of CBT, such as guided parent-delivered CBT (GPD-CBT), have been developed to increase access; however, it unclear why some children benefit from this and others do not. This qualitative study aimed understanding parents’ experiences GPD-CBT what facilitates creates barriers good outcomes. The sample was derived a families who took part in long-term follow-up assessments (reported in). Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Two themes containing five subthemes the data. Theme 1 described factors influencing experience GPD-CBT. 2 perceived outcomes wider changes within family. identification facilitators success could inform improve future delivery.