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Cognitive Behavioral Principles Within Group Mentoring: A Randomized Pilot Study.

Jason F Jent1, Larissa N Niec

  • 1Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA.

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This study found that group mentoring, using cognitive behavioral techniques, improved social problem-solving skills in children. It also reduced externalizing and internalizing behavior problems, with low attrition rates.

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Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment

Published on: September 20, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • Community mental health centers serve children with behavioral challenges.
  • Evidence-based interventions are crucial for improving child mental health outcomes.
  • Group mentoring offers a structured approach to skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a group mentoring program's effectiveness for children in community mental health settings.
  • To assess the impact of empirically supported mentoring combined with cognitive behavioral techniques.
  • To determine the program's effect on social problem-solving and behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with 86 children aged 8-12.
  • Comparison between a group mentoring intervention and a wait-list control.
  • Inclusion of cognitive behavioral techniques within the mentoring program.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in children's social problem-solving skills.
  • Significant decrease in parent-reported externalizing and internalizing behavior problems.
  • Low program attrition rate of 7%.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive behavioral group mentoring is effective in community mental health settings.
  • The program enhances social skills and reduces behavioral problems in children.
  • Integration into existing services shows promise for broader impact.