The BEAR Therapeutic Program for Women

The current study aims to test a novel therapeutic intervention for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation, and physical empowerment training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented iwith women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect). The investigators aim to understand how this program effects one's self-efficacy and whether the program can reduce rates mental health problems (such as depression and anxiety) and reduce the rates of revictimization. Women who participate in the BEAR group must be able to attend in-person sessions. The control group can be remote.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Trauma, Psychological Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Depression, Anxiety Empowerment Mental Disorders PTSD Psychological Trauma Social Behavior Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Women ages 18-70
History of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse/neglect/violence, with subsequent interpersonal or psychological distress (e.g., depression or anxiety) related to this history.

Exclusion criteria

Active, significant substance abuse
Significant medical conditions that would preclude safe participation in the study
High levels of depression with significant suicide risk
Psychiatric instability
History of assaultive behavior or is judged to be at potential risk to assault others.

Treatment and study plan

BEAR

Behavioral

Building Empowerment and Resilience Therapy group

Primary outcomes

Change in Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES)

Time frame: baseline to post-group (3 months)

The CSES is designed to measure an individual's perception of her competence to carry out coping strategies effectively when faced with a challenge or threat.
Trauma Symptom Inventory-II (TSI-2).

Time frame: baseline to post-group (3 months)

The TSI-2 is a self-report measure of trauma-related symptoms and behaviors.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Building Empowerment and Resilience Therapeutic Program for Women With a History of Trauma

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 5, 2020
Registry last updated: Feb 17, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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