Dr Gemma Griffith

Senior Lecturer in Psychology; Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor

View Dr Gemma Griffith’s profile on the Bangor Research Portal

Qualifications

Professional: PGDip in Teaching Mindfulness
2015
PhD: Parents of Children with Rare Genetic Syndromes: Adjustment and Well-being
2010
MSc: Applied Behaviour Analysis
2006
BSc: Psychology
2004

Teaching and Supervision

Director of Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice Postgraduate Programmes.

Module organiser of the following modules:

Foundation (PMP-4001)

Research (PMP-4004)

Thesis (Combined PMP-4006;4007;4012;4013)

Guest Lecturer on Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology (PPP-4013)

Postgraduate Project Opportunities

I am willing to supervise a PhD

Publications

2022

PublishedBangor Mindful Parenting Scale (BMPS)
Griffith, G. & Hastings, R. P., 8 Jan 2022, Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research . Singh, N. & Medvedev, O. (eds.). Springer, p. 1-9 9 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Published“I Need to Start Listening to What my Body Is Telling Me.”: Does Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Help People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
O'Dowd, B. & Griffith, G., Mar 2022, In: Human Arenas. 5, 1, p. 5-24 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

PublishedDo Trainee Mindfulness Teachers Practice What They Teach? Motivation, Challenges, and Learning Gaps
Bowden, A., Norton, K. & Griffith, G., Apr 2021, In: Mindfulness. 12, 4, p. 970-982
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedEssential Resources for Mindfulness Teachers
Crane, R. (ed.), Karunavira, KV. (ed.) & Griffith, G. (ed.), 31 May 2021, Routledge.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
PublishedGroup and common factors in mindfulness-based programmes: A selective review and implications for teachers.
Hutchinson, J., Jones, F. & Griffith, G., Jul 2021, In: Mindfulness. 12, 7, p. 1582-1596
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
PublishedImplementing the Mindfulness-Based Interventions; Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC) in Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training
Griffith, G., Crane, R., Baer, R., Fernandez, E., Giommi, F., Herbette, G. & Koerbel, L., 24 Feb 2021, In: Global Advances in Health and Medicine.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedIntroducing the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Citeria (MBI:TAC) in Supervision
Evans, A., Griffith, G., Crane, R. & Sansom, S., 2021, In: Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 10, 6 p., 33614255.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedIntroducing the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (The TLC)
Griffith, G. & Crane, R., 2021, In: Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 10, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
E-pub ahead of printLeaders on a mindfulness-based program: Experience, impact, and effect on leadership role.
Dix, D., Norton, K. & Griffith, G., 14 Jan 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Human Arenas.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedUsing the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC) in Supervision
Evans, A., Griffith, G., Crane, R. & Sansom, S., 2021, In: Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 10, 1, 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

PublishedCan We Agree What Skilled Mindfulness-Based Teaching Looks Like? Lessons From Studying the MBI:TAC
Crane, R., Hecht, F. M., Brewer, J., Griffith, G., Hartogensis, W., Koerbel, L., Moran, P., Sansom, S., Yiangou, A. & Kuyken, W., 2020, In: Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 9, 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedSoles of the Feet Meditation Intervention for People with Intellectual Disability and Problems with Anger and Aggression—a Feasibility Study.
Roberts, J., Williams, J., Griffith, G., Jones, R. S. P., Hastings, R. P., Crane, R., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R. T., Oct 2020, In: Mindfulness. 11, p. 2371–2385
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedThe Impact of Delivering Mindfulness-Based Programmes in Schools: A Qualitative Study
Norton, K. & Griffith, G., Sep 2020, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 29, 9, p. 2623-2636
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

PublishedMixed experiences of a mindfulness-informed intervention: Voices from people with intellectual disabilities, their supporters, and therapists
Griffith, G., Hastings, R., Williams, J., Jones, R., Roberts, J., Crane, R., Snowden, H., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R., Sep 2019, In: Mindfulness. 10, 9, p. 1828-1841
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedThe Inside Out Group Model: Teaching Groups in Mindfulness-Based Programs
Griffith, G. M., Bartley, T. & Crane, R. S., Jul 2019, In: Mindfulness. 10, 7, p. 1315-1327 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

Published'Finding the person you really are … on the inside': Compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities
Clapton, N. E., Williams, J., Griffith, G. M. & Jones, R., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. 22, 2, p. 135-153
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedAssociations between resilience and the well-being of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
Halstead, E., Ekas, N., Hastings, R. & Griffith, G., Apr 2018, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 48, 4, p. 1108-1121
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedBiographical disruption: Experiences of mothers of adults assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Raymond-Barker, P., Griffith, G. & Hastings, R., Feb 2018, In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 43, 1, p. 83-92
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedSocial support, coping, and positive perceptions as potential protective factors for the well-being of mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Halstead, E., Griffith, G. & Hastings, R., 2018, In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 64, 4-5, p. 288-296 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

PublishedChallenging behaviours in adults with an intellectual disability: A total population study and exploration of risk indices
Bowring, D. L., Totsika, V., Hastings, R. P., Toogood, S. & Griffith, G. M., 28 Jan 2017, In: British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 56, 1, p. 16-32 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedMindfulness for people with Learning Disabilities
Griffith, G., Nov 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2016

PublishedCan a mindfulness-informed intervention reduce aggressive behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities? Protocol for a feasibility study
Griffith, G., Jones, R., Hastings, R. P., Crane, R., Roberts, J., Williams, J., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R., 20 Sep 2016, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2016, 2, p. 58 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

PublishedFamilies' experiences of seeking Out-of-Home accommodation for their adult child with an intellectual disability
Grey, J. M., Griffith, G. M., Totsika, V. & Hastings, R. P., 3 Mar 2015, In: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 12, 1, p. 47-57
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedTranslating evidence-based practice into a comprehensive educational model within an autism-specific special school
Lambert-Lee, K. A., Jones, R., O'Sullivan, J., Hastings, R. P., Douglas-Cobane, E., Thomas, E. J., Hughes, C. & Griffith, G., 10 Mar 2015, In: British Journal of Special Education. 42, 1, p. 69-86
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

PublishedBrief report: Fathers’ and mothers’ ratings of behavioral and emotional problems in siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Griffith, G., Hastings, R. & Petalas, M., May 2014, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 44, 5, p. 1230-1235 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedCoping as a predictor of burnout and general health in therapists working in ABA schools
Griffith, G. M., Barbakou, A. & Hastings, R. P., 1 Sep 2014, In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 29, 4, p. 548-558
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedMothers' expressed emotion towards children with autism spectrum disorder and their siblings
Griffith, G. M., Hastings, R. P., Petalas, M. A. & Lloyd, T., 18 Dec 2014, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 59, 6, p. 580-587
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

Published"I'm not a patient, I'm a person": The Experiences of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behavior-A Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
Griffith, G. M., Hutchinson, L. & Hastings, R., 7 Dec 2013, In: Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 20, 4, p. 469-488
Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review
PublishedReceiving an assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A thematic content analysis of parental experiences
Griffith, G., Walker-Jones, E., Fitzpatrick, H., Goodson, L., Pickering, N., Wimpory, D., Cernyw, E. & Hastings, R. P., 1 Oct 2013, In: Good Autism Practice. 14, 2, p. 59-69 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedSocial behavior and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in Angelman, Cornelia de Lange, and Cri du Chat syndromes
Moss, J., Howlin, P., Hastings, R. P., Beaumont, S., Griffith, G. M., Petty, J., Tunnicliffe, P., Yates, R., Villa, D. & Oliver, C., Jul 2013, In: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 118, 4, p. 262-83 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Published“He’s hard work, but he’s worth it.” The experience of caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research.
Griffith, G. & Hastings, R., 2013, In: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID. p. 401-419
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

Published"We are all there silently coping": The hidden experiences of parents of adults with Asperger syndrome
Griffith, G. M., Totsika, V., Nash, S., Jones, R. & Hastings, R. P., Sep 2012, In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 37, 3, p. 237-47 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedA national UK census of Applied Behavior Analysis school provision for children with autism
Griffith, G. M., Fletcher, R. & Hastings, R., 1 Apr 2012, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6, 2, p. 798-805
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedOutcomes of a Behavioral Education Model for Children With Autism in a Mainstream School Setting
Hastings, R., Saville, M. A., Jones, E. W., Grindle, C. F., Hastings, R. P., Saville, M., Hughes, J. C., Huxley, K., Kovshoff, H., Griffith, G. M., Walker-Jones, E., Devonshire, K. & Remington, B., 7 May 2012, In: Behavior Modification. 36, 3, p. 298-319
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Published‘I just don’t fit anywhere’: support experiences and future support needs of individuals with Asperger syndrome in middle adulthood
Griffith, G. M., Hastings, R., Griffith, G., Totsika, V., Nash, S. & Hastings, R. P., 1 Sep 2012, In: Autism. 16, 5, p. 532-546
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

PublishedPsychological well-being in parents of children with Angelman, Cornelia de Lange and Cri du Chat syndromes
Griffith, G., Hastings, R., Oliver, C., Howlin, P., Moss, J., Petty, J. & Tunnicliffe, P., 1 Apr 2011, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 55, 4, p. 397-410
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Published“You Have to Sit and Explain it All, and Explain Yourself.” Mothers’ Experiences of Support Services for Their Offspring with a Rare Genetic Intellectual Disability Syndrome
Griffith, G. M., Hastings, R., Nash, S., Petalas, M., Oliver, C., Howlin, P., Moss, J., Petty, J. & Tunnicliffe, P., 1 Apr 2011, In: Journal of Genetic Counseling. 20, 2, p. 165-177
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

PublishedCornelia de Lange syndrome: Extending the physical and psychological phenotype
Oliver, C., Bedeschi, M. F., Blagowidow, N., Carrico, C. S., Cereda, A., Fitzpatrick, D. R., Gervasini, C., Griffith, G. M., Kline, A. D., Marchisio, P., Moss, J., Ramos, F. J., Selicorni, A., Tunnicliffe, P., Wierzba, J. & Hennekam, R. C. M., May 2010, In: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 152A, 5, p. 1127-35 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
PublishedUsing matched groups to explore child behavior problems and maternal well-being in children with Down syndrome and autism
Griffith, G. M., Hastings, R. P., Nash, S. & Hill, C., May 2010, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 40, 5, p. 610-619 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

PublishedBeyond experimental functional analysis to examine gene-environment interactions in challenging behaviour
Petty, J., Tunnicliffe, P., Moss, J., Griffith, G., Oliver, C., Hastings, R. & Howlin, P., Aug 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 52, p. 662-662
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedGene-environment interactions in self-injury and aggression
Tunnicliffe, P., Moss, J., Petty, J., Griffith, G., Oliver, C., Howlin, P. & Hastings, R., Aug 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 52, p. 662-662
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PublishedInvestigating sleep architecture in Angelman, Cri du Chat and Cornelia de Lange syndromes
Petty, J., Oliver, C., Moss, J., Howlin, P., Tunnicliffe, P., Griffith, G. & Hastings, R., 6 Oct 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 52, p. 815-815
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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