Resilient family: A pilot study of a stress management program for military-connected families

Sylvia, L. G., Chudnofsky, R., Winklosky, T., Mulzoff, A., Francona, J., Sampson, B., Lynch, E., Xu, B., McCarthy, M. D., Gupta, C., Denninger, J. W., Mehta, D. H., Park, E. R., Ohye, B., Spencer, T., Fricchione, G. L. (2022). Resilient family: A pilot study of a stress management program for military-connected families. Psychiatric Annals, 52(5), 179-185. https://doi.org/10.3928/00485713-20220506-02

Resilient Family is a mind-body stress reduction program designed for military-connected family members. Resilient Family focuses on supporting participants in building skills that reduce the negative impact of stress on their well-being. It includes six 90-minute group sessions delivered either in person or via an online video platform. The current study examined how participants felt about engaging with the program, its impact on stress (e.g., depressive symptoms, perception of stress, self-efficacy), and the effectiveness of participating in the program in person versus online. Participants completed assessments before the start of the program and after completion. Overall, the program was perceived as relevant, helpful, and effective at improving participants’ self-reported stress.

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