A Pilot Evaluation of a Strengths-Based CBT Intervention Module with College Students

Victor, Philipp Pascal; Teismann, Tobias; Willutzki, Ulrike

doi:10.1017/s1352465816000552

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“…The results of this study are consistent with previous findings on the PMR: As an option to bridge the waiting time for therapy, the PMR has been shown to be useful as a three-session group intervention [22]. In a study with distressed students in need for counseling, the PMR in a face-to-face setting was superior to a matched control group [23]. In a third study comparing the PMR to a three-session cognitive ABC intervention sensu Ellis [60], the PMR was at least equally effective, and at the same time superior to an untreated control group [61].…”

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“…Unlike other effective resilience interventions that focus on establishing new coping strategies [21], the PMR uses strategies that are already available to an individual. In initial studies, the PMR has been shown to be useful while waiting for a therapy [22] or for student counseling [23] where it was administered in three sessions either as group or individual therapy. With small to large effect sizes on dimensions of psychopathology, self-esteem, optimism and well-being, it seems to have a broad outcome profile.…”

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Strengths-based CBT: Internet-Based Versus Face-to-Face Therapy in A Randomized Controlled Trial

Victor¹,

Krug²,

Vehoff³

et al. 2018

J Depress Anxiety

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Strengths-based CBT: Internet-Based Versus Face-to-Face Therapy in A Randomized Controlled Trial

Victor¹,

Krug²,

Vehoff³

et al. 2018

J Depress Anxiety

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“…A significant effect was found also on hope, but not on the amount of self-reported positive or negative affect (72). Finally, a strength-based CBT intervention showed significant improvements on distress, on protective factors, and on quality of life in first year psychology students (74). This specific intervention was focused on improving resilience skills, by activating personal strengths and talents.…”

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Short-Term Effects of a Multidimensional Stress Prevention Program on Quality of Life, Well-Being and Psychological Resources. A Randomized Controlled Trial

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It is well-documented that university students have an increased risk in developing psychological problems because they face multiple stressors. Cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness-based stress prevention programs were shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in university students. However, little is known of their effect on resource activation. Additionally, most validated interventions are unidimensional, i.e., including one stress-coping approach. In this study, we investigated the short-term effects of a multidimensional stress prevention program on students' quality of life, psychological symptoms and resources, and resilience factors against stress. Using an experimental design, 64 healthy undergraduate students (56 women), between 18 and 34 years old (M = 21.34, SD = 2.53), from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, were randomly allocated either to the intervention or the wait-list control group. The intervention group participated in a multidimensional stress prevention program, integrating mindfulness-based activities, cognitive and behavioral strategies, social skills, and emotional regulation exercises. The program consisted of eight 2-h weekly sessions. Before and after the intervention, participants completed self-reported questionnaires evaluating quality of life; psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and interpersonal problems; as well as psychological resources like self-efficacy, sense of coherence, self-compassion, and social support, presented online. A standardized clinical interview was performed at pre- and post-measurement times. To analyze the sort-term effects of the program, we used mixed, two-factorial ANOVAs (per-protocol analyses). In accordance with our hypotheses, our results showed significant reduction of psychological symptoms, including anxiety, interpersonal problems, and symptoms of pain; a significant increase in quality of life, sense of coherence, and self-compassion in students who participated in the intervention program compared to the control group, (all p < 0.05). No significant results were found for symptoms of depression, social anxiety, self-efficacy, and social support. These preliminary findings indicate specific short-term effects of our multidimensional stress prevention program on psychological symptoms and on quality of life as well as promising effects on psychological resources and factors associated with resilience against stress. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects of the intervention as well as the effects in clinical samples.

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“…In contrast, distress tolerance was not significant, suggesting that the ability to adapt and overcome long-term challenges may be more relevant than the ability to cope with acute frustrations. Therefore, resilience-focused interventions using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, or a combination of both may be of particular benefit to patients during the pandemic [ 58 – 60 ].…”

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Maternal-fetal bonding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Koire

Mittal

Erdei

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Background The pregnant population experienced unique COVID-19 physical and psychosocial stressors such as direct health concerns related to the virus and loss of access to resources since the COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020. Despite these COVID-19-related stress and concerns, the maternal experience of bonding with their unborn children has not been well studied. This work aimed to study the association between mental health history, current mental health symptoms, psychological factors, COVID-19-related worries, and self-reported maternal-fetal bonding of pregnant women. Methods This online, survey-based cross-sectional study focused on women pregnant during the pandemic and assessed 686 women using data collected from May 19, 2020 to October 3, 2020. Enrolled respondents completed assessments in which they self-reported maternal-fetal bonding, mental health symptomatology, psychological factors, and COVID-19-related worries regarding health, pregnancy, and resources. Results Depressive symptoms in pregnant women were associated with lower quality maternal-fetal bonding, while a higher level of anxiety was positively associated with bonding; however, past history of depression or generalized anxiety diagnosis did not appear to be as relevant as active symptomatology. Maternal resilience, but not distress tolerance, appeared to be a protective factor resulting in improved bonding. Higher levels of worry regarding impact of COVID-19 on health were significantly associated with improved bonding, while worries regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the pregnancy or resources were not significantly associated with bonding. The study also found associations between different sociodemographic variables and bonding, including a strong positive association between first time motherhood and bonding and a negative association between higher education and income and bonding. Conclusions This study was the first to report potential protective and risk factors to the maternal-fetal bonding process in women pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unique COVID-19 concerns exist; however, anxiety and COVID-19 concerns do not appear to undermine maternal-fetal bonding while active depressive symptomatology may negatively influence bonding; interventions increasing maternal resilience may be particularly valuable.

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A Pilot Evaluation of a Strengths-Based CBT Intervention Module with College Students

Abstract: The PMR is a promising intervention module. It requires further evaluation in clinical contexts, with larger samples, and long-term follow-up assessments.

Cited by 70 publications

References 9 publications

Strengths-based CBT: Internet-Based Versus Face-to-Face Therapy in A Randomized Controlled Trial

Strengths-based CBT: Internet-Based Versus Face-to-Face Therapy in A Randomized Controlled Trial

Short-Term Effects of a Multidimensional Stress Prevention Program on Quality of Life, Well-Being and Psychological Resources. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal-fetal bonding during the COVID-19 pandemic

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