Feasibility and acceptability of implementing a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for children impacted by trauma within a residential treatment facility

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dc.contributor.authorLindenbach, David
dc.contributor.authorAnderson, Alida
dc.contributor.authorWang, Emily
dc.contributor.authorHeintz, Madison
dc.contributor.authorRowbotham, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorEhrenreich-May, Jill
dc.contributor.authorArnold, Paul D
dc.contributor.authorDimitropoulos, Gina
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-07T17:57:27Z
dc.date.available2024-08-07T17:57:27Z
dc.date.issued2024-04-26
dc.description.abstractThe Unified Protocol (UP) is a flexible, transdiagnostic form of cognitive behavioural therapy that effectively treats diverse psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents and adults. However, the UP has not been rigorously evaluated among children who have experienced severe trauma and may have limited caregiver involvement. The present research project was a single arm, open trial examining the feasibility of utilizing the UP within a residential treatment facility for children involved with child welfare authorities who often have limited caregiver involvement. Children (n = 19; age 9-13) and their caregivers (n = 18; age 32-60) participated in 15 weekly therapy sessions of the UP for Children with minor structural and content modifications. Trauma exposure was high among children, especially physical neglect and emotional abuse (89% exposed to each). Fidelity to the manualized intervention was high (88% for children; 89% for caregivers), indicating the intervention was feasible to deliver and that the adaptations did not interfere with fidelity. All children and caregivers completed the intervention, suggesting high acceptability for recipients. Improvements over time in maladaptive cognitions and behaviours (among children and caregivers) provide preliminary evidence for efficacy. The present study provides support for the notion that the UP for Children can be utilized for children who live in residential care and/or those who have experienced high levels of trauma.
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dc.identifier.citationLindenbach, D., Anderson, A., Wang, E., Heintz, M., Rowbotham, M., Ehrenreich-May, J., … Dimitropoulos, G. (2024). Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children Impacted by Trauma Within a Residential Treatment Facility. Child & Youth Services, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2024.2340550
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/0145935X.2024.2340550
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0145935X.2024.2340550
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/119348
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor and Francis Child & Youth Services
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dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary, Hull Services
dc.rightsThis is the original manuscript (preprint) of an article later published by Taylor & Francis in Child & Youth Services on April 26 2024. The final, published version of the manuscript incorporates changes requested by the editor and peer reviewers. CC BY-NC-ND
dc.titleFeasibility and acceptability of implementing a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for children impacted by trauma within a residential treatment facility
dc.typeArticle
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