Additionally, meta - analytic work has demonstrated that early intervention programs with fewer treatment sessions are more effective than those with a higher
number of treatment sessions (Bakermans - Kranenburg et al. 2003).
The mean
number of treatment sessions varied across the groups so that those receiving personal therapy saw their therapist more often (approximately 40 % more often).
The mean
number of treatment sessions / month / patient over 3 years in the personal, family, and supportive therapy groups were 2.4, 1.4, and 1.6, respectively.
A family therapist and a substance abuse counselor can work together with the same group of patients, thereby decreasing
the number of treatment sessions and reducing cost.
Families not responding to minimal intervention but willing to commit to a sufficient
number of treatment sessions may be candidates for therapist - led interventions.
Similarly, equivalence of the high and low CU groups was tested by performing analyses of variance on key variables (e.g., child adjustment,
number of treatment sessions).
ANOVA tests revealed no significant group differences for CU traits on the variables of age, symptom severity on any of the DSM - IV diagnostic dimensions at time 1, and
number of treatment sessions attended by parents.
Among the possible explanations, it may be that
the number of treatment sessions (about 10) was insufficient as treatment effects may take longer to develop.
Not exact matches
Comparisons possible were: 3 studies with
treatment arms differing only in the approach (group, individual or self - administered), 2 studies differing only in
number of sessions and 5 studies differing only in adjunctive
treatment.
Following the evaluation, your clinician will discuss
treatment recommendations which may include Brave Buddies or a
number of other
treatment options such as one - on - one behavioral intervention, teacher coaching and training, parent coaching and peer group
sessions.
It also found that the length
of the
treatment (the
number of sessions) didn't matter.
Sîrbulescu notes that it is possible to isolate high
numbers of a patient's B cells through a standard blood pheresis procedure, allowing collection
of enough cells for several
treatments at a single
session.
In the context
of the recent DoD task force findings, these results may indicate that
treatment for PTSD is not optimal in military health clinics because soldiers are either not receiving a sufficient
number of sessions or the provided
treatment is ineffective.18 An important requirement for implementing any population mental health screening program is that adequate resources are available to cope with the workload generated by the screening process.39
(The limited
number of sessions and standardized
treatment has also made CBT attractive to insurance companies, incidentally.)
To achieve optimum results, it is best to follow your pet's individual
treatment protocol and the
number of recommended
sessions.
While the results
of laser therapy can often be seen after just one
treatment, the
number of sessions your pet will require in order to achieve optimum results will ultimately depend on what condition is being treated and your pet's individual needs.
Seven
treatment rooms, adorned with marble floors and powder blue, cushioned benches and wall - coverings, are available to try any
number of holistic and therapeutic massages, including unique
sessions utilizing gem - saturated oils, like ruby, emerald, and diamond.
Our group booked a morning yoga
session, a
number of spa
treatments we have ever had.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Developed and implemented a series
of interventions for a 5 year old with severe behavioral issues, resulting in him mellowing down without the use
of medication • Suggested introduction
of group therapy
sessions to bring patients with behavioral problems (due to chronic illnesses) together, which decreased
treatment time considerably • Introduced a special needs assistance unit within the facility, resulting in increased
number of patients signing up • Devised a basic intervention plan to treat children with Autism which reduced time and difficulty in developing individualized plans
A Mental Health
Treatment Plan outlines what treatment is required and why, the number of sessions available, and who you can see for ongo
Treatment Plan outlines what
treatment is required and why, the number of sessions available, and who you can see for ongo
treatment is required and why, the
number of sessions available, and who you can see for ongoing care.
The Child and Youth Care context: personal observations It has been my experience in working with children and young people in a
number of treatment contexts, that most young persons are not prepared to engage in formal «talk therapy»
sessions.
The
number of sessions needed in the
treatment for family therapy varies and it is discussed and determined by both the clients and the therapist.
Treatment sessions incorporate a
number of interventions and activities, and often use a coaching model
of providing supervised practice with feedback to both the child and parent, an essential component to support the child and parent's understanding and behavior change.
This symposium addresses the development and testing
of time - limited schema therapy
treatment programs combining group with a limited
number of individual
sessions to meet these limits.
Your insurance company can also inform you as to whether they require preauthorization for
treatment, have an annual deductible, or limit the
number of annual
sessions.
Presenting tools drawn from a
number of approaches and
treatment models — such as ACT, DBT, mindfulness - based cognitive therapy (MBCT), exposure
treatment, behavioral activation, imagery rehearsal therapy, and a highly effective, twelve -
session cognitive processing therapy (CPT) program, The Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills Workbook for PTSD can help you overcome the most common and most difficult challenges people with PTSD face.
A study
of individual cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder showed positive outcomes at 1 - year follow - up, but the benefits were reduced over time, suggesting the need for booster
sessions to sustain the gains.19 As with many forms
of therapy, CBT has been found to be more successful in reducing relapse in the depressive pole compared with the manic pole.30 A large randomised trial
of CBT showed no difference between CBT and
treatment as usual, when all participants were included in the analyses.31 However, results
of a post-hoc analysis suggested that CBT was effective for participants who reported fewer than 12 prior episodes
of illness and were not acutely unwell when therapy began;
numbers of episodes
of mania rather than depression seemed to predict
treatment response.32 Such data can help guide the clinical application
of CBT for bipolar patients.
The pattern
of results for predictors and moderators needs to be examined in the context
of the overall study findings, which showed no overall difference between the minimal intervention bibliotherapy group and the therapist - led
treatments, no differences in outcomes overall between the two types
of therapists, nurses, and psychologists, and dose effects when parents attended a sufficient
number of sessions, a
number that exceeds the
number of sessions that families often attend in clinic settings.
A
number of the core
treatment principles in MST support the concept
of youth and family work between
sessions.
Conclusions There is little advantage to the therapist - led
treatment over bibliotherapy unless parents attend a significant
number of sessions.
Treatment efficiency was calculated by dividing change scores by
number of sessions.
Limitations include an unequal
number of sessions across
treatments, as well as the self - report nature
of substance use.
The
number, frequency, and length
of sessions can vary depending on the needs
of the client or the practice
of the
treatment provider.
With the efficacy
of moderately intensive parent training well established, it now seems appropriate to determine if the moderately - intensive
treatments are superior to briefer, less costly interventions, particularly because families frequently attend relatively few
sessions, often five to eight or fewer (Armbruster & Kazdin, 1994; Kazdin & Wassel, 1998), well below the
number recommended by these programs.
Limitations include high attrition rates, differences in the
number of BEPP exposure
sessions, and use
of other concurrent
treatments.
Comparisons possible were: 3 studies with
treatment arms differing only in the approach (group, individual or self - administered), 2 studies differing only in
number of sessions and 5 studies differing only in adjunctive
treatment.