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Pre and post data were available for 40 participants who completed the programme in 2016. Of those who had pre and post data, 87.5% were female and 12.5% were male. LTD attendees ranged in age from 18 to 64 years, with an average age of 32.45 (SD = 14.1). Their highest level of educational attainment ranged from Junior Certificate (11.1%), to Leaving Certificate (30.6%), to non-degree 3rd level qualification (25%), to 3rd level degree (19.4%) to postgraduate qualification (8.5%). Those who attended the group’s current employment status was also recorded. 8.3% worked in the home, 5.6% were in part-time employment, 22.2% were in full-time employment, 19.4% were unemployed, 5.6% were retired, 27.8% were students and 11.1% chose other.