How NARIC's information specialists help the community. Training to reconnect with emotional awareness therapy. 10-Year variability in life satisfaction trajectories post-TBI. VA highlights Power of Play. Webcast: Peer Mentoring for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Youth. Webinar: Disability and health in extreme weather contexts. Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Study. Updated emergency preparedness resources.
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Training to reconnect with emotional awareness therapy (TREAT): A randomized controlled trial in participants with traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. NARIC Accession Number: J94170.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study examined the efficacy of an intervention, Training to Reconnect with Emotional Awareness Therapy (TREAT), at improving alexithymia, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, anger, and global positive and negative affect in participants with traumatic brain injury (TBI). TREAT is an 8-session, structured training program that teaches emotional awareness and discrete labeling of emotions. Compared with waitlist control participants who had not yet received the intervention, TREAT participants had significantly less alexithymia, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, and depression within approximately 1 week of completing the intervention. Before/after results from the pooled sample showed significant improvements, immediately and 3 months after the intervention, on all outcomes except measures of anger and positive affect. A noticeable change in global emotional function and quality of life was reported by 80 percent. The findings support the efficacy of TREAT for reducing alexithymia and emotion dysregulation in individuals with chronic TBI. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
Resource Highlight:
Quick Review: 10-Year Variability in Life Satisfaction Trajectories Post-TBI
The NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) (90DPKT0009) published a new Quick Review: 10-Year Variability in Life Satisfaction Trajectories Post-TBI. The quick review summarizes findings from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems study that tracked nearly 2,000 people at 1, 5, and 10 years to better understand how life satisfaction changes over the first decade after TBI. The findings suggest that mental health, functional independence, and community participation play a larger role in long-term life satisfaction than demographic factors. The quick review includes information on how readers can use the results and resources to learn more about TBI.
News from the NIDILRR Community:
VA Highlights Power of Play Adaptive Design Collection
Research and resources from the NIDILRR-funded project Power of Play (90REGE0020) was featured in an article, The Power of Play: Free adaptive designs enhance sports for disabled Veterans, in the Veterans Administration's VA Research Currents. The article highlights the collection of designs for adaptive game and sports equipment that can be 3-D printed and assembled with readily-available materials, offering low cost solutions to full participation in sports and recreation. The article includes interviews with developers and project participants about the positive impact of these designs on their ability to enjoy more activities.
Events:
Webcast: Peer Mentoring for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Youth
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Among Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities (90RTEM0014) will host a webcast, Peer Mentoring for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Youth, August 20th, 2 - 2:45 pm ET. Presenters will discuss the evaluation of a program for youth with visual impairments in their senior year of high school, where students receive peer mentoring and work-based learning experiences toward developing career pathways and postsecondary education. Registration is free and required.
ADA National Network Learning Session: Disability and Health in Extreme Weather Contexts - Identifying Challenges and Building Resilience
The NIDILRR-funded Pacific ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0006) will host the next ADA National Network Learning Session, Disability and Health in Extreme Weather Contexts: Identifying Challenges and Building Resilience, August 27th, 2:30 - 4 pm ET. Presenters will explore the issues that people with disabilities confront in extreme weather and power outage crises and promising initiatives to strengthen weather resilience. Presenters will provide a short overview of how disability law relates to emergency contexts. Presenters will share lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri and the 2021 Texas power crisis, as well as the work of organizations to provide back-up power. Registration is free and required.
Opportunity to Participate:
Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Study
The NIDILRR-funded Temple University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Community Living and Participation of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses (90RTCP0008) seeks participants for the Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Study. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have significant mental health challenges, be enrolled in college in the US with at least two semesters left, and have no prior experience with Taking Action. Participation may include online interviews and group meetings and participants may receive up to $105 in gift cards for their time. To learn more or to participate, fill out the screening survey or contact TakingAction@temple.edu.
Elsewhere in the Community:
Updated Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated the information and resources for people with disabilities on ready.gov. The update includes information on how individuals with disabilities may stay informed before, during, and after an emergency; information on creating a plan and an emergency kit; and information on what to do when experiencing extreme heat. The update also includes videos, resources, and tips for people with different types of disabilities.