The effectiveness and perceived helpfulness of utilizing IFS with PTSD survivors exiting homelessness
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Armes, Ph.D.
Presentation Type
Event
Project Type
Research proposal
Primary Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
Description
A growing body of evidence highlights the strong connection between traumatic stress and homelessness, underscoring the critical need for trauma-informed care. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach, has shown increasing effectiveness in treating PTSD. This study proposes to explore the effectiveness of IFS for individuals with PTSD who are exiting homelessness—defined as having moved into housing within the past six months. Fifteen adults will be recruited through housing agencies to participate in an uncontrolled trial, receiving 20 sessions of IFS therapy delivered by Level 3 IFS-certified therapists. PTSD symptoms will be assessed using the PTSD Checklist (PCL) before and after treatment. Results are expected to provide preliminary support for IFS as a promising intervention for reducing PTSD symptoms among adults transitioning out of homelessness.
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The effectiveness and perceived helpfulness of utilizing IFS with PTSD survivors exiting homelessness
A growing body of evidence highlights the strong connection between traumatic stress and homelessness, underscoring the critical need for trauma-informed care. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach, has shown increasing effectiveness in treating PTSD. This study proposes to explore the effectiveness of IFS for individuals with PTSD who are exiting homelessness—defined as having moved into housing within the past six months. Fifteen adults will be recruited through housing agencies to participate in an uncontrolled trial, receiving 20 sessions of IFS therapy delivered by Level 3 IFS-certified therapists. PTSD symptoms will be assessed using the PTSD Checklist (PCL) before and after treatment. Results are expected to provide preliminary support for IFS as a promising intervention for reducing PTSD symptoms among adults transitioning out of homelessness.
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