Effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy versus treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing trauma-related symptoms in adolescents with moderate to probable distress
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Armes, Ph.D.
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Event
Project Type
Research proposal
Primary Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
Description
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy versus treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing trauma-related symptoms in adolescents with moderate to probable distress, measured by the CATS-2 questionnaire. IFS, a strengths-based model that helps individuals heal emotional burdens from trauma, has shown promise in adults but lacks research in youth. Adolescents will be randomly assigned to IFS or TAU over 16 weeks, with symptom reduction assessed via CATS-2 scores. It is hypothesized that IFS will lead to significantly greater improvement, contributing to evidence supporting IFS as a trauma treatment for adolescents.
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Effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy versus treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing trauma-related symptoms in adolescents with moderate to probable distress
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy versus treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing trauma-related symptoms in adolescents with moderate to probable distress, measured by the CATS-2 questionnaire. IFS, a strengths-based model that helps individuals heal emotional burdens from trauma, has shown promise in adults but lacks research in youth. Adolescents will be randomly assigned to IFS or TAU over 16 weeks, with symptom reduction assessed via CATS-2 scores. It is hypothesized that IFS will lead to significantly greater improvement, contributing to evidence supporting IFS as a trauma treatment for adolescents.
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