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The research team within the Center for Research and Outreach has a multi-dimensional approach that includes conducting empirical studies, program evaluations, analysis of secondary data, and the use of empirical research to identify and address key issues impacting children, youth, and families. Through this process, we review academic literature, translate research into practice, develop materials to help non-academics be critical consumers of scientific research, and promote the use of evidenced-based information in decision making.

Improvements in Closeness, Communication, and Psychological Distress Mediate Effects of Couple Therapy of Veterans

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Abstract

Objective: Empirically based couple therapy results in significant improvements in relationship satisfaction for the average couple; however, further research is needed to identify mediators that lead to change and to ensure that improvements in mediators predict subsequentÑnot just concurrentÑre

Publication year
2015
Authors
Doss, B. D. Mitchell, A. Georgia, E. J. Biesen, J. M. Rowe, L. S.

Coming Home: A Prospective Study of Family Reintegration Following Deployment to a War Zone

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Abstract

The consequences of deployment extend beyond the service member to impact the entire family. The current investigation evaluated the unique challenges of family reintegration for partnered service members using a prospective design.

Publication year
2015
Authors
Balderrama-Durbin, C. Cigrang, J. A. Osborne, L. J. Snyder, D. K. Talcott, G. W. Slep, A. M. S. Heyman, R. E. Tatum, J. Baker, M. Cassidy, D. Sonnek, S.

Perspective of Family and Veterans on Family Programs to Support Reintegration of Returning Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Abstract

Combat deployment and reintegration are challenging for service members and their families. Although family involvement in mental health care is increasing in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system, little is known about family members’ preferences for services.

Publication year
2015
Authors
Fischer, E. P. Sherman, M. D. McSweeney, J. C. Pyne, J. M. Owen, R. R. Dixon, L. B.

Integrating Mindfulness With Parent Training: Effects of the Mindfulness-Enhanced Strengthening Families Program

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PRTW

Parent education programs include a variety of elements in their curriculum. Researchers used a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of parent education with and without mindfulness elements on positive parenting behavior.

Publication year
2015
Authors
Coatsworth, J. D. Duncan, L. G. Nix, R. L. Greenberg, M. T. Gayles, J. G. Bamberger, K. T. Berrena, E. Demi, M. A.