Bring your spouse: Brief multifamily group outcome for posttraumatic stress disorder
- Elder, W. B., Rochester, N. K., Rentz, T. O., & Auster, T. L. (2023). Bring your spouse: Brief multifamily group outcome for posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 15(8), 1378-1383. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001287
- This study examined a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) adapted from the Reaching out to Educate and Assist Caring Healthy Families (REACH) program. The adapted program, PTSD 102, is a weekly, 60-minute, group-based psychoeducation treatment for PTSD. Enrolled Veterans were encouraged to attend with a family member or friend who might provide emotional support during treatment. 101 Veterans completed questionnaires on PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and demographics (e.g., race, years of service) before and immediately following the 8 sessions. Overall, PTSD symptoms decreased immediately following the program.
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