An interventional study of Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors in Self Care, sponsored by TED University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-11.
Sponsored by TED University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
This qualitative study aimed to develop and pilot a structured self-care psychoeducation program for in-service trauma counselors. The program addressed emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional dimensions of self-care. In the first phase, a needs analysis with 11 counselors informed program development. In the second phase, 17 counselors participated in a seven-session pilot. Data collected via semi-structured interviews and session journals were analyzed using content analysis.
This is the only study on the registry with TED University as lead sponsor.
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Introduction to self-care Taking basic steps to create group dynamics and defining self-care and its dimensions 2. Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the importance of cognitive and emotional self-care strategies and creating a self-care plan 3. Physical Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of physical self-care strategies 4. Spiritual Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of spiritual self-care strategies 5. Relational Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of relational self-care strategies 6. Professional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of professional self-care strategies 7. Consolidation Evaluating the whole self-care strategies training process
Other: Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors
The results of the needs analysis and findings from relevant literature were used to develop the scope and content of the psychoeducation program. For that purpose; (a) learning outcomes were developed and later grouped under categories, (b) number of sessions were defined, (c) sequence of sessions, their content, materials and activities, method of delivery, and end-session evaluation practices were identified. External expertise was recruited to provide an early assessment of the program for its compliance with the intended goal of reviewing self-care skills with trauma counselors and its effectiveness regarding methods and activities, materials, and evaluation practices selected. In its final form, the psychoeducation program consisted of seven sessions, in each of which the instructor led the introduction and presentation in the first part, followed by participant-centered hands-on activities and session evaluations in the second part.
Pre-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported.
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline)
Post-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported. Changes from Week 1 will be compared to evaluate self-care integration.
Time frame: Week 7 (Post-Test)
Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' cognitive and emotional self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify emerging themes in cognitive and emotional self-care practices.
Time frame: Week 2
Physical Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' physical self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in physical self-care practices.
Time frame: Week 3
Spiritual Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' spiritual self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in spiritual self-care practices.
Time frame: Week 4
Relational Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' relational self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in relational self-care practices.
Time frame: Week 5
Professional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' professional self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in professional self-care practices.
Time frame: Week 6
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