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. 2022 May;58(4):679-688.
doi: 10.1007/s10597-021-00872-z. Epub 2021 Jul 9.

Exploring the Usability of a Community Resiliency Model Approach in a High Need/Low Resourced Traumatized Community

Kimberly Freeman  1 , Kelly Baek  2 , Michelle Ngo  3 , Veronica Kelley  2 , Elaine Karas  2 , Stephanie Citron  4 , Susanne Montgomery  3
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Exploring the Usability of a Community Resiliency Model Approach in a High Need/Low Resourced Traumatized Community

Kimberly Freeman et al. Community Ment Health J. 2022 May.

Abstract

This study tested the usability of a non-stigmatizing community-based trauma intervention delivered by trained community members. The Community Resiliency Model (CRM) was taught to a high-crime, low-income community designated as a Mental Health Provider Shortage Area (19 MPSA score). Five groups of Latino, African-American, LGBTQ, Asian Pacific Islander, and Veteran participants (N-57) with a history of complex/cumulative traumas and untreated posttraumatic stress undertook a five-day 40-h CRM training with master trainers. Measures included Treatment Relevance, Use and Satisfaction (TRUSS), Brief CRM Questionnaire (Brief CRM), and Symptom Questionnaire (SQ). Participant preparedness to teach CRM to others was high (98%) and sustained at the 3-6 months follow-up with 93% reporting a daily use. Pre-to post comparison analyses showed a significant decrease in distress indicators and increase in wellbeing indicators. CRM's high usability holds promise for a broader, low cost and sustainable implementation in traumatized and under-resourced communities.

Keywords: Community; Community Resiliency Model (CRM); Mental health; Resiliency; Trauma; Wellness.

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