CBRT™ evidence, outcomes and participant feedback
Real-world outcomes recorded during Practitioner Training Programme Assessment case studies
Outcomes recorded by CBRT™ Practitioners during their Training Programme Assessment as case studies in service delivery
Two CBRT™ data reports bring together responses recorded across Session One and Session Two: 28 people receiving Individual Sessions and 193 people taking part in Group Sessions, usually in groups of approximately five to six.
Individual Sessions — 28 participants
After Session Two, all 28 participants agreed or strongly agreed that they felt more relaxed because of the session: 19 strongly agreed and 9 agreed.
The number describing their mental health as ‘Good’ increased from 10 in Session One to 16 in Session Two. The number describing their enjoyment of life as ‘Good’ increased from 15 to 18.
Responses across the seven GAD-7 items shifted towards lower reported frequency between Session One and Session Two.
Group Sessions — 193 participants
189 of 193 participants agreed or strongly agreed that they felt more relaxed after Session Two.
192 of 193 felt at ease with the Practitioner
192 of 193 said the technique was clearly explained
190 of 193 reported that they were able to relax
189 of 193 became more aware of their breathing
184 of 193 enjoyed using the Colour Breathing Disks© as a visual focus
Measurement framework
The wider CBRT™ framework includes CBRT™ Initial Response Sheets©, Practitioner observations, participant feedback, GAD-7, PHQ-9, Observation Diaries© and repeat measures where appropriate to the service setting and assessment purpose.
How these findings should be understood
These reports describe Practitioner-recorded Training Programme Assessment case studies in real-world service delivery. They are not presented as a randomised controlled trial or an independently peer-reviewed clinical study. They show the recorded participant experience and the existing measurement capability of the Programme.
Participant and Practitioner feedback
The following comments are retained word-for-word from the current page. Exact duplicates have been removed. Health-related comments describe individual experience and are not guarantees of outcome.
Enjoyed from the start. Would like more CBRT™ sessions.
Client felt the tension leaving her shoulders.Deeply relaxed. Enjoyed CBRT™ thoroughly again.
Anxiety - was able to relax at some points.
Client has made changes in her life and lowered cholesterol. Able to cope.
Really enjoyed the deep relaxation. Became more relaxed from the beginning. Wants to have six sessions course of CBRT.
Relaxed, clearer thoughts.
Client felt a deep calm.Less stress. Would enjoy more CBRT™ sessions.
Felt more relaxed physically and mentally. Found that I was better equipped to deal with the day.
Started to relax at the beginning. Would like more CBRT™ sessions.
Since the first CBRT™ session I have used the deep breathing technique to clear my mind or make me feel more at ease. If there is something on my mind which I am worried about I will use this to help clear it. My second CBRT™ session was definitely beneficial. I think on my first CBRT™ session I wasn't able to concentrate and allow myself to relax. I would definitely recommend this and do it again.
When I have been having problems sleeping I have been using the CBRT™ Techniques to help myself relax and fall asleep.
Yes I felt relaxed. I was able to just let my mind go and focus on relaxing totally without my mind thinking about anything.Would definitely go to another CBRT™ session as I have found this helpful. Good for dealing with day to day routine.
Became more relaxed as the CBRT™ session progressed. Heart rate definitely decreased and eyes felt rejuvenated. Other staff should be encouraged to take part.
Suffer from neck, back and hip pain as a result of a car accident. As the CBRT™ session progressed I could feel relief in these areas.
Client felt a deep calm. Less stress. Would enjoy more CBRT ™sessions.
Client enjoyed the sensation of relaxation. He enjoyed the whole CBRT™ session. Felt stress free.
Client is an older person but after a slow start he became a lot calmer and was quite talkative afterwards. Felt it helped his concentration.
Client definitely showed signs of self help and using the technique to alleviate stressful situations.
Client felt it was a great thing to do in the home.
Client became more confident and said her blood pressure lowered.
Anxiety levels "were reduced dramatically."
Client has a better relationship with her husband, was more relaxed this time.
She was very calm and more in control of her thoughts. Client said she will be recommending CBRT™.
More relaxed
Has more courage to stand up for herself.
More confident.
Was less stressed and managed workload better.
Said he was thinking clearer.
Was able to relax more this time.
Client couldn't believe how effective the colours were , how they induced such a relaxed state. It was evident that the client really enjoyed the green and blue CBRT™ Disks, the tension in his face really began to disappear at this point. Client would be keen to continue with further CBRT™ sessions.
Released a lot of tension due to back pain. Quickly became very relaxed. Enjoyed both CBRT™ sessions and would like to continue on a regular basis.
Felt benefit - will be looking for a house to rent when they have a bit more time.
Was wearing a big smile - more happy.
Less symptoms of IBS.
Feels more positive and saving for a deposit for a new home.
Asked for further CBRT™ sessions.
Client would like to continue with CBRT™.
Client wants to try again next CBRT™ session.
Client would like for him and his partner to complete a course in CBRT™.
Client would like to know more about Colour Breathing and complete a longer course in it.
Client felt she would benefit from more sessions, something she wants to carry on.
Client would really like to do it with her partner feels they would both benefit from it.
Would really like to take part in the 6 sessions.
Very beneficial.
Would like to do this at home for herself.
Client would like more sessions, enquiring about the 6 week sessions course.
Client would like an individual CBRT™ session.
Client felt it was a great thing to do in the home.
Great second session.
Excellent CBRT™ course, client used to work with elderly people thought it would be a great idea for nursing homes, etc.
Client feels like she is sleeping a lot better.
Client was very positive and said she would like to continue CBRT™ sessions in the future.
Client really enjoyed both sessions and felt they were both very beneficial. Client would like to continue with further sessions or alternatively use the CBRT™ Disks on a personal basis.
Client said she would be interested in additional CBRT™ sessions.
Client would like more info on CBRT™ and wanted to know more about the CBRT™ courses.
Visibly became more relaxed. Client is a very happy and contented person. She took a very positive approach throughout.
Would like to have more CBRT™ sessions.
Enjoyed the CBRT™ session and looking forward to having more on a regular basis.
Became visibly relaxed from the very start. Particularly liked the Green and Blue CBRT™ Disks. Gave her a sense of total peace.
Released a lot of tension due to back pain. Quickly became very relaxed. Enjoyed both CBRT™ sessions and would like to continue on a regular basis.
Stress relief. Gradually became visibly relaxed. Enjoyed the CBRT™ relaxation and would like the Maura Sheehan Centre to organise more CBRT™ sessions.
Enjoyed the CBRT™ sessions. Would like to attend more. Continued to experience some pain relief.
Client felt calmness. Enjoyed CBRT™ and would like to practice it more.
Client felt more relaxed. Felt the CBRT™ sessions helped with his worries and anxieties.
Enjoyed the CBRT™ sessions felt they temporarily eased his worries. Would like to continue.
Because this was the second CBRT ™session I felt I was able to concentrate more on the areas of my body we were doing and my breathing was more relaxed too.
Stress levels reduced.
Found CBRT™ Session One helped backache; I became less focused on the pain. Ability to relax has improved and found that concentrating on colours has helped in other situations.
Would be happy to do these CBRT™ sessions regularly. It has opened my eyes to the benefits of other types of relaxation techniques.
Anxiety over current health problems were alleviated and felt much more positive about how to approach treatment.
Client definitely showed signs of self-help and using the technique to alleviate stressful situations.
Did confirm she has a problem relaxing and feedback from the second CBRT™ session was that it "helped a bit."
Felt more relaxed physically and mentally. Found that I was better equipped to deal with the day.
Became more relaxed as the CBRT™ session progressed. Heart rate definitely decreased and eyes felt rejuvenated. Other staff should be encouraged to take part.
When I have been having problems sleeping I have been using the CBRT™ Techniques to help myself relax and fall asleep.
Would be happy to do these CBRT™ sessions regularly. It has opened my eyes to the benefits of other types of relaxation techniques.
Anxiety over current health problems were alleviated and felt much more positive about how to approach treatment.
Client definitely showed signs of self help and using the technique to alleviate stressful situations.
Did confirm she has a problem relaxing and feedback from the second CBRT™ session was that it "helped a bit."
Felt more relaxed physically and mentally. Found that I was better equipped to deal with the day.
Yes I felt relaxed. I was able to just let my mind go and focus on relaxing totally without my mind thinking about anything.Would definitely go to another CBRT™ session as I have found this helpful. Good for dealing with day to day routine.
Client felt a deep calm. Less stress. Would enjoy more CBRT™ sessions.
Client enjoyed the sensation of relaxation. He enjoyed the whole CBRT ™session. Felt stress free.
Concentrated slightly better.
Started to relax at the beginning. Would like more CBRT™ sessions.
Relaxed throughout the session. Would like more CBRT™ sessions.
Again she enjoyed the time for herself. Felt relaxed. Would really enjoy more CBRT™ sessions.
Nice relaxing CBRT™ session.
Client found she experienced the relaxation from the start of session. Found it easy to become relaxed. Very sleepy by the end. Wants to do more CBRT sessions to benefit further.
Client enjoyed the sensation of relaxation. He enjoyed the whole CBRT™ session. Felt stress free.
Client felt a deep calm. Less stress. Would enjoy more CBRT™ sessions.
Floaty sensation, towards the end was deeply relaxed. Really enjoyed the ending.
Public CBRT™ Relaxation Support Sessions® are planned from 2027, when they will be available to book.