The Role of Psychoeducation in Trauma Recovery: Recommendations for Content and Delivery

Whitworth, James D.

doi:10.1080/23761407.2016.1166852

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“…While interventions including psychoeducation as just one component may be effective, it is difficult to ascertain how much of their success is due to the psychoeducation aspect. Additionally, it is difficult to ascertain the extent to which psychoeducation is responsible for any improvements in mental health symptoms, attitudes or knowledges because researchers cannot control for other information participants might seek out or knowledge they may already have been exposed to (Robertson, Humphreys, & Ray, 2004 ; Whitworth, 2016 ).…”

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“…So, the search continues for a simple, brief, easily administered intervention that can be delivered early, which promotes resilience and coping, as well as identifying those who may require additional help (Gibson et al, 2007 ; Whitworth, 2016 ). One commonly used example of such an intervention is psychoeducation.…”

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“…This involves the provision of information allowing participants to learn about ‘normal’ psychological responses to PTEs and enhancing understanding of stress reactions, for the purpose of reducing the potential negative impacts of trauma. It usually also includes information on seeking further help (Whitworth, 2016 ). Psychoeducation can be delivered in multiple ways, including face-to-face sessions either individually or as a group, or provision of educational booklets, websites, or smartphone apps.…”

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Effectiveness and acceptability of brief psychoeducational interventions after potentially traumatic events: A systematic review

Brooks

Weston

Wessely

et al. 2021

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background : Experiencing a potentially traumatic event can put individuals at risk for both short-term and long-term mental health problems. While many psychological interventions exist for those who have experienced potentially traumatic events, there remains controversy about the best ways to support them. Objective : This review explores the effect of brief psychoeducational interventions after potentially traumatic experiences on adult recipients’ mental health, attitudes towards mental health, and trauma-related knowledge, as well as the perceived acceptability of psychoeducation. Methods : Four electronic databases were searched for relevant published literature. Results : Ten papers were included in the review. There was no evidence that psychoeducation was any more effective in terms of reducing mental health symptoms than other interventions or no intervention at all. There was some evidence that psychoeducation improved attitudes towards and knowledge of mental health immediately post-intervention; one study examined whether these improvements were sustained over the long term and found that they were not. However, psychoeducation was generally highly regarded by participants. Conclusions : This review did not find sufficient evidence to support routine use of brief psychoeducation as a stand-alone intervention.

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Effectiveness and acceptability of brief psychoeducational interventions after potentially traumatic events: A systematic review

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Weston

Wessely

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European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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“…Ray identified a need to focus on stress management, address poor sleep and improve self-care. The third phase of therapy therefore returned to CBT-focused anxiety management, psycho-education (Whitworth, 2016) on understanding and managing stress and sleep hygiene (Stepanski and Wyatt, 2003) and self-care (Barlow et al, 2002).…”

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Integrating CBT and CFT within a case formulation approach to reduce depression and anxiety in an older adult with a complex mental and physical health history: a single case study

Birdsey

2020

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Depression and anxiety are major contributors to growing healthcare costs in the UK, particularly with an increasingly ageing population. However, identification of mental health needs in older adults has been overshadowed by a tendency to focus on physical health issues, despite the established co-morbidity of depression, anxiety and physical health conditions. When older adults seek psychological support, treatment options may vary and may be time limited, either because of protocol guidance or due to the resource constraints of psychology services. Time-limited treatment, common in many adult services, may not best meet the needs of older adults, whose physical, cognitive and emotional needs alter with age. It is, therefore, important to identify treatments that best meet the needs of older adults who seek psychological support, but who may arrive with complex mental and physical health histories. This paper aims to explore how a case formulation-driven approach that draws on the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) can be used to reduce anxiety and depression in an older adult with a complex multi-morbid mental and physical health history. This study employs a single-case (A–B) experimental design [assessment (A), CBT and CFT intervention (B)] over 28 sessions. Results suggest the greatest reductions in depression and anxiety (as measured using PHQ-9 and GAD-7) occurred during the CFT phase of the intervention, although scores failed to drop below subclinical levels in any phase of the intervention. This case highlights the value of incorporating CFT with CBT in case formulation-driven interventions. Key learning aims (1) To consider the value of using case formulation approaches in older adult populations. (2) To demonstrate flexibility in balancing evidence-based interventions with service user needs by incorporating CBT and CFT to treat anxiety and depression in an older adult. (3) To present a clinical case to identify how assessment, formulation and treatment of anxiety and depression are adapted to best meet the needs of older adults with complex co-morbid mental and physical health conditions. (4) To appreciate the impact of contextual factors, such as austerity measures, on therapeutic work with individuals with long-standing mental and physical health difficulties.

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“…We developed the psychoeducation content for the web-based program by making reference to (1) the trauma psychoeducation/self-help literature (e.g., Fisher, 1999;McFetridge et al, 2017;Phoenix, 2007;Whitworth, 2016), (2) the PD treatment literature (Ross & Halpern, 2009; International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, 2011; Brand et al, 2009Brand et al, , 2012Van der Hart et al, 2006), (3) online resources that include discussion of self-help tips or coping strategies for people with pathological dissociation (e.g., www.discussingdissociation.com), and (4) other works that review and discuss the use of psychoeducation for people with mental disorders (e.g., Kumar et al, 2015;Motlova et al, 2017).…”

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A Web-based Psychoeducation Program for People with Pathological Dissociation: Development and Pilot Testing

Fung

Chan

Ross³

2020

Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work

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Purpose: Although people with pathological dissociation (PD) can benefit from specific interventions, there are challenges in providing suitable interventions for them in the field (e.g., high cost, lack of specialized services, stigma). Many people with PD cannot receive dissociation-focused services in their current service locations. It is important to develop easily-accessible interventions that can support people with PD, especially for those who cannot access dissociationspecific treatment. The authors developed a web-based psychoeducation program to support people with PD, and examined its feasibility and acceptability. Method: A single-group pretest-posttest pilot study was conducted. Results: Findings showed that most of the intended psychosocial outcomes were achieved as planned, which initially proved the feasibility and acceptability of the program. Discussion: This is one of the first studies that report the use of webbased interventions to support people with PD, especially those who are in the early stages of recovery. The findings suggest that information and communication technology can contribute to different aspects of clinical practice, including recruitment, engagement, assessment and interventions. Further discussion and research are required.

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The Role of Psychoeducation in Trauma Recovery: Recommendations for Content and Delivery

Cited by 33 publications

References 16 publications

Effectiveness and acceptability of brief psychoeducational interventions after potentially traumatic events: A systematic review

Effectiveness and acceptability of brief psychoeducational interventions after potentially traumatic events: A systematic review

Integrating CBT and CFT within a case formulation approach to reduce depression and anxiety in an older adult with a complex mental and physical health history: a single case study

A Web-based Psychoeducation Program for People with Pathological Dissociation: Development and Pilot Testing

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