Self CareNCT07464782
Self-care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors
A study testing Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors in people with Self Care, run by TED University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This qualitative study aimed to develop and pilot a structured self-care psychoeducation program for in-service trauma counselors. The program addressed emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional dimensions of self-care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self Care
- What is being tested?
- Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 17 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2023to 31 Mar 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- being an active psychological counselor
- having experience working with trauma-exposed clients
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Development of a Self-care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors
This qualitative study aimed to develop and pilot a structured self-care psychoeducation program for in-service trauma counselors. The program addressed emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional dimensions of self-care. In the first phase, a needs analysis with 11 counselors informed program development. In the second phase, 17 counselors participated in a seven-session pilot. Data collected via semi-structured interviews and session journals were analyzed using content analysis.
- Conditions
- Self Care
- Being tested
- Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselorsOther
The results of the needs analysis and findings from relevant literature were used to develop the scope and content of the psychoeducation program. For that purpose; (a) learning outcomes were developed and later grouped under categories, (b) number of sessions were defined, (c) sequence of sessions, their content, materials and activities, method of delivery, and end-session evaluation practices were identified. External expertise was recruited to provide an early assessment of the program for its compliance with the intended goal of reviewing self-care skills with trauma counselors and its effectiveness regarding methods and activities, materials, and evaluation practices selected. In its final form, the psychoeducation program consisted of seven sessions, in each of which the instructor led the introduction and presentation in the first part, followed by participant-centered hands-on activities and session evaluations in the second part.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors | Experimental | 1. Introduction to self-care Taking basic steps to create group dynamics and defining self-care and its dimensions
2. Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the importance of cognitive and emotional self-care strategies and creating a self-care plan
3. Physical Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of physical self-care strategies
4. Spiritual Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of spiritual self-care strategies
5. Relational Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of relational self-care strategies
6. Professional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of professional self-care strategies
7. Consolidation Evaluating the whole self-care strategies training process Receives: Other: Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pre-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported.
Measured: Week 1 (Baseline)
Post-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported. Changes from Week 1 will be compared to evaluate self-care integration.
Measured: Week 7 (Post-Test)
Secondary outcomes (5)
Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' cognitive and emotional self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify emerging themes in cognitive and emotional self-care practices.
Measured: Week 2
Physical Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' physical self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in physical self-care practices.
Measured: Week 3
Spiritual Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' spiritual self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in spiritual self-care practices.
Measured: Week 4
Relational Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' relational self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in relational self-care practices.
Measured: Week 5
Professional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Participants' professional self-care strategies, as assessed through weekly reflective journal entries. Journal entries will be analyzed qualitatively to identify themes in professional self-care practices.
Measured: Week 6
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Dec 2023
- Primary completion31 Jan 2024
- Study completion31 Mar 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Self CareStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- The study was conducted in two interrelated phases within a qualitative research framework. In Study 1, a needs analysis was carried out with 11 trauma counselors to inform the development of a seven-session self-care psychoeducation program. In Study 2, the program was piloted with 17 trauma counselors over seven weeks. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and session journal entries and analyzed using content analysis.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 17 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- TED University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Begüm Serim Yildız, TED University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07464782
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TEDU HREC 2023-19/01
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Development of a Self-care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07464782
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TEDU HREC 2023-19/01
- Conditions
- Self Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 17 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- TED UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This qualitative study aimed to develop and pilot a structured self-care psychoeducation program for in-service trauma counselors. The program addressed emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional dimensions of self-care. In the first phase, a needs analysis with 11 counselors informed program development. In the second phase, 17 counselors participated in a seven-session pilot. Data collected via semi-structured interviews and session journals were analyzed using content analysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- The study was conducted in two interrelated phases within a qualitative research framework. In Study 1, a needs analysis was carried out with 11 trauma counselors to inform the development of a seven-session self-care psychoeducation program. In Study 2, the program was piloted with 17 trauma counselors over seven weeks. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and session journal entries and analyzed using content analysis.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors | Experimental | Other: Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors1. Introduction to self-care Taking basic steps to create group dynamics and defining self-care and its dimensions 2. Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the importance of cognitive and emotional self-care strategies and creating a self-care plan 3. Physical Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of physical self-care strategies 4. Spiritual Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of spiritual self-care strategies 5. Relational Self-Care Strategies Identifying the importance of relational self-care strategies 6. Professional Self-Care Strategies Recognizing the significance of professional self-care strategies 7. Consolidation Evaluating the whole self-care strategies training process |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- being an active psychological counselor
- having experience working with trauma-exposed clients
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselorsThe results of the needs analysis and findings from relevant literature were used to develop the scope and content of the psychoeducation program. For that purpose; (a) learning outcomes were developed and later grouped under categories, (b) number of sessions were defined, (c) sequence of sessions, their content, materials and activities, method of delivery, and end-session evaluation practices were identified. External expertise was recruited to provide an early assessment of the program for its compliance with the intended goal of reviewing self-care skills with trauma counselors and its effectiveness regarding methods and activities, materials, and evaluation practices selected. In its final form, the psychoeducation program consisted of seven sessions, in each of which the instructor led the introduction and presentation in the first part, followed by participant-centered hands-on activities and session evaluations in the second part. | Other | Self-Care Psychoeducation Program for Trauma Counselors |
Primary outcome
Pre-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported.
Post-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview)
Time frame: Week 7 (Post-Test)
Participants' definition of self-care and number of self-care strategies used, as assessed through researcher-developed semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analyzed qualitatively to identify participants' understanding of self-care and the number of self-care strategies reported. Changes from Week 1 will be compared to evaluate self-care integration.
5 secondary outcomes
Cognitive and Emotional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Time frame: Week 2
Physical Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Time frame: Week 3
Spiritual Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Time frame: Week 4
Relational Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Time frame: Week 5
Professional Self-Care Strategies (Journal)
Time frame: Week 6
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Psychoeducation on self care of trauma counselors in people with Self Care, run by TED University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pre-Test - Self-Care Definition & Strategies (Interview) (time frame: Week 1 (Baseline)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Mar 2026.