The Program The New Beginnings program is a group-based intervention for divorced parents that consists of 10 two-hour group sessions. Groups are led by two master’s level clinicians. The intervention focuses on working directly with the parent to change aspects of the child’s environment that directly involve the child, including increasing effective discipline strategies, increasing […]
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Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A)
The Program The Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A) is a cognitive-behavioral group intervention that targets specific problems typically experienced by depressed adolescents. These problems include discomfort and anxiety, irrational/negative thoughts, poor social skills, and limited experiences of pleasant activities. Core components of the program include: Intended Audience The intended audience of this intervention is […]
HeartMath Coherence Training in Children with ADHD
The Program HeartMath: Coherence Training in Children With ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is designed for use with youth ages 8-14 who have a diagnosis of ADHD. The intervention aims to help these youth reduce stress, control impulses, and improve academic focus (e.g., word recognition, memory, attention, problem solving) by gaining and maintaining self-control over their emotional […]
Telepsychology-Service Delivery for Depressed Elderly Veterans
Many rural veterans struggle to receive treatment for depression due to distance from the nearest VA health facility, difficulty with transportation, or mobility issues. Some veterans avoid mental health treatment because of the stigma associated with such care. Researchers and clinicians at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, developed a […]
Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis
The Program Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) is an evidence-based early intervention program for young adults experiencing FEP. This model is team-based, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and recovery-oriented, emphasizing shared decision-making between the team and the individual. Intended Audience The intended audience for this program includes youth, adolescents, and young adults experiencing FEP. […]
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
The Program Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice (EBP) designed to meet the complex needs of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who require high service use and struggle with functioning in areas like housing and employment. ACT teams provide intensive, flexible, and personalized services such as clinical treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, and case […]