Developmental Interaction Workshops for Psychological Trauma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to develop and evaluate the Developmental Interactions Workshop Series (DIWS) for caregivers in residential care settings. The goal is to determine if the workshops help caregivers become more capable and motivated to use developmental interactions in their daily routines. It also examines whether these interactions increase between caregivers and children after the workshops. Ideal participants include residential care staff and children aged 8 and older living in those settings. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance caregiving practices and improve child-caregiver interactions.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series (DIWS) is safe for caregivers and children?
Research shows that the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series (DIWS) helps caregivers improve their interactions with children. This program uses everyday moments to build connections, helping children feel more capable and independent. Specific safety data is not available because DIWS is a training series, not a medication or physical treatment. However, it focuses on teaching and support, which typically involves no physical risk.
The trial is labeled "Not Applicable" for traditional clinical phases, meaning the safety concerns typical of drug trials do not apply. Instead, the focus is on learning and using new caregiving methods. Participants will engage in workshops and surveys, which are low-risk activities. Discussing any concerns with the trial organizers can provide reassurance.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series because it emphasizes the power of everyday interactions to foster emotional and psychological growth in children who have experienced trauma. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches that may rely heavily on clinical settings and structured therapy sessions, this series trains caregivers and supervisors to create meaningful connections with children in their daily lives. The focus on empowering caregivers to enhance children's sense of connection, capability, and autonomy through ordinary moments is a novel approach that could transform how we support children in out-of-home care settings.
What evidence suggests that the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series is effective for psychological trauma?
Research has shown that training focused on understanding trauma can help caregivers improve their skills. This type of training often enhances attitudes and abilities when working with children who have experienced trauma. Studies have found that trauma-focused programs can reduce negative mental health effects for both children and caregivers. Although specific data on the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series (DIWS) is not yet available, this trial uses methods that have succeeded in other trauma-informed programs. The goal is to enhance caregivers' skills, leading to better interactions with children.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Deborah Sellers, PhD
Principal Investigator
Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for caregiving staff at agencies providing residential care to children, particularly those with peroneal nerve injury or psychological trauma. Caregivers will participate in workshops and complete surveys and interviews before and after these sessions. Children in care are also involved through brief surveys.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Developmental Interaction Workshop Series Part 1
Caregivers and supervisors attend the first part of the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series to learn and practice developmental interactions.
Developmental Interaction Workshop Series Part 2
Caregivers and supervisors attend the second part of the Developmental Interaction Workshop Series, focusing on enhancing developmental interactions.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in caregiving practices and commitment to developmental interactions after the workshops.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- The Developmental Interaction Workshop Series (DIWS)
Trial Overview
The trial is testing the Developmental Interactions Workshop Series (DIWS) to see if it helps caregivers improve their interactions with children in out-of-home care. It aims to assess DIWS's acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness through caregiver participation and feedback.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The two-part Developmental Interactions Workshop series is designed for adults who work with children in out-of-home care settings and the people who supervise these adults. Part 1 and Part 2 of this series include two sessions each: one session for direct caregivers and their supervisors, and one additional session for supervisors only. Part 2 of the workshop series should take place 3-4 weeks after Part 1. The focus of these workshops is helping caregivers to take advantage of the everyday and ordinary moments in daily life to create developmental interactions with children that help the child feel connected to others, capable, and autonomous. Supervisor only sessions will focus on the ways in which they can support and assist their staff to intentionally create these moments with children.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Deborah E. Sellers
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator
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