The consequences of (SCI) can place significant demands on an individual’s coping mechanisms. Interventions to promote psychological adjustment and coping are often included in inpatient rehabilitation programs; however, following discharge, many individuals with SCI do not receive ongoing counseling or education about psychological adjustment to disability. Effective post-acute treatment models are needed to help individuals with SCI build skills that help them adapt to the stresses associated with a chronic physical disability, alleviate the consequences of anxiety and depression, and enhance subjective well-being.
This study evaluates the replicability and efficacy of a structured 6-week, manualized group therapy intervention called ReInventing Yourself after SCI. The intervention delivers positive psychological concepts within a cognitive behavioral therapy-based model to individuals with SCI living in the community. This intervention aims to increase SCI-specific and general self-efficacy, enhance emotional well-being, and improve community participation.
This study is closed to enrollment, and data analysis is in progress.