Finding Consensus on Integrating Neuroeducation into Trauma-Informed Counseling Practice: A Delphi Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna Epstein ◽  
Rachel McRoberts

A Delphi Study was carried out to investigate what experts considered essential components for integrating neuroeducation into trauma-informed counseling practice. After initial recruitment, a total of 14 trauma-informed counseling experts participated in a 4-round Delphi Study, in which main areas of brain education and associated educational methods were identified. Additionally, a richer description of the perceived impact of neuroeducation on clients was discussed. The results of this Delphi Study support the integration of a number of neuroeducation topics and methods into trauma-informed counseling practice and further support the need for incorporation of neuroeducation into counselor education and supervision.

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Boyd Farmer ◽  
Corrine R. Sackett ◽  
Jesse J. Lile ◽  
Nancy Bodenhorn ◽  
Nadine Hartig ◽  
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2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Y. Chang ◽  
Hugh C. Crethar ◽  
Manivong J. Ratts ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana Galderisi ◽  
Marco A. Riva ◽  
Paolo Girardi ◽  
Mario Amore ◽  
Bernardo Carpiniello ◽  
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Abstract Background. Schizophrenia is a leading cause of disability. People living with schizophrenia (PLWS) present unemployment, social isolation, excess mortality and morbidity, and poor quality of life. Early recognition and appropriate treatment reduce the risk of chronicity and comorbidity. Personalization and integration of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, as well as accurate identification and management of psychiatric and somatic comorbidities, can significantly improve mental and physical health of PLWS, promoting recovery. Methods. A three-step Delphi approach was used to explore consensus on the essential components of early recognition and intervention, personalization, and integration of care to improve schizophrenia outcome, and on barriers and challenges to close treatment gaps. The consensus involved 8 Italian experts of schizophrenia, 100 psychiatrists from academic and nonacademic settings, including representatives of Italian Society of Psychiatry, and 65 trainees in psychiatry. Results. A strong consensus (from mostly agree to totally agree) emerged on the importance of early diagnosis (97%), standardized assessments (91%), correct management of somatic and psychiatric comorbidities (99%), and personalization and integration of care (94%). Lack of time, human resources, and training were identified as the main barriers and challenges to the translation of knowledge into clinical practice. Conclusions. The results of this Delphi study demonstrated a strong consensus on main components of schizophrenia care, as well as on unmet needs to promote best practice and gaps between knowledge and clinical practice. The involvement of a large group of professionals and trainees in this in-depth consensus process might contribute to raise awareness and stimulate innovative strategies to improve the outcome of PLWS.


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