Children in separated families: A group‐based intervention strategy
Child Abuse Review, 1994AbstractThe effects of divorce and separation on children can be traumatic and long lasting. Any intervention has to be aware of, and sensitive to, the aims of custodial parents. A group‐based intervention aimed at helping children to be less vulnerable to both emotional problems and future abuse is described.
Chris Durkin, Jeff Mesie
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An RCT A group-based intervention for substance abuse in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Research, 2003Substance use occurs frequently among people with schizophrenia, and has a negative impact on the course and outcome, including increased rates of psychotic relapse, a poorer illness trajectory, lower rates of compliance, and with violence and suicide.
David J. Castle+4 more
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Group-based interventions for trauma survivors: Introduction to the special issue.
Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 2001Brigham Young University and University ofCalifornia, Los AngelesThis special issue of Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice is dedicated togroup-based interventions for trauma survivors. Given the severely traumatic andwidespread nature of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, it ishoped that this special issue will ...
Burlingame, Gary M, Layne, Christopher M
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Exploring change in a group-based psychological intervention for multiple sclerosis patients
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2017The study is focused on a group-based cognitive behavioral intervention aimed at promoting the quality of life and psychological well-being of multiple sclerosis patients. The study investigates how the group intervention promoted change among participants and fostered their adjustment to the illness.The intervention involved six groups of patients (a ...
BORGHI, MARTINA+3 more
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Group-based interventions for postpartum depression: An integrative review and conceptual model
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2019This integrative review explores how and to what extent group-based therapy and social support interventions affect women's recovery from postpartum depression (PPD). Thirteen articles from three databases met inclusion criteria. The studies revealed that a group environment of acceptance and understanding set a foundation for women to share their ...
Brenna D. Gillis, Abby Luck Parish
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Effects of a Group-Based Behavioral Intervention on Dietary Behaviors in Older Adults
Journal of Aging and Health, 2016Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week, behavioral nutrition intervention on dietary behaviors. Method: Inactive older adults ( N = 50) were randomized to a 12-week, behavioral nutrition or physical activity intervention, delivered in a group-based format.
Rebecca A. Schlaff+7 more
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The Effects of a Group-Based Social Support Intervention on Cardiovascular Reactivity
Small Group Research, 2002This study examined the affect of social support intervention on decreasing psychological and physiological stress. Fifty-seven college students, who scored below the median on functional, structural, and satisfaction measures of social support, were recruited.
William H. O'Brien, Jennifer L. Anthony
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A Parent-Informed Framework of Treatment Engagement in Group-Based Interventions
Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2015Group-based interventions are effective and widely used with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Family treatment research demonstrates that parental treatment engagement is a critical factor in determining intervention outcomes.
Anne Kinsman+2 more
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A group‐based intervention for forensic patients recovering from psychosis
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 1998AbstractA group‐based intervention aimed at helping forensic patients recovering from psychosis prevent future relapses and adjust to the experience of psychosis is described. The impact of the group appeared to depend on whether the patient accepted or denied his vulnerability to psychotic relapse at the outset.
Alison Beck‐Sander+2 more
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Influence of homogeneity of student characteristics in a group-based social competence intervention.
School Psychology, 2019Although some literature reviews cited mixed results for group-based social competence interventions in schools, existing descriptions of intervention efficacy often lack attention on important factors that may moderate differential response. Some studies suggest that individual characteristics such as diagnosis (i.e., specific deficit clusters) or ...
Janine P. Stichter+3 more
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