Tag: Psychotherapy
October 13, 2020 | Publications
Modernizing Training in Psychotherapy Competencies With Adaptive Learning Systems: Proof of Concept
This proof-of-concept study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) as a classroom adjunct to improve training bachelor of social work (BSW) students in client engagement strategies.
December 4, 2019 | Publications
Acceptability of a Lay-delivered Intervention for Depression in Senior Centers
This study examined the implementation of lay-delivered behavioral interventions to help seniors with depression to increase participation in rewarding activities. The study found high depression rates among senior center clients and supported the acceptability of lay-delivered behavioral interventions.
August 1, 2019 | Publications
Lay-delivered Behavioral Activation for Depressed Senior Center Clients: Pilot RCT
This pilot randomized control trial examined the feasibility of training volunteers to deliver a behavioral health intervention “Do More, Feel Better”, and looked at the acceptability, impact and safety of this intervention. Pilot data found “Do More, Feel Better” has the potential of transferring evidence-based behavioral interventions to the hands of supervised lay volunteers and can address the insufficient workforce providing geriatric mental health services.
