Franz, Molly R.Savella, Gina M.Salen, NicoleContractor, Ateka A.Kiser, Laurel J.2022-10-122022-10-12Franz, Molly R. et al. "The Effects of a Multi-Family Group Trauma Intervention on Caregiver Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Clusters ." Violence and Victims. DOI: 10.1891/VV-2021-0114https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2021-0114http://hdl.handle.net/11603/26159Strengthening Family Coping Resources (SFCR), a multi-family group intervention tailored to families experiencing traumatic stress, is associated with improved post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and family functioning. To further SFCR research, we examined (1) SFCR’s effects on caregivers’ own PTSD symptom clusters (intrusions, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood [NACM], alterations in arousal and reactivity); and (2) whether effects differed by caregiver trauma type (interpersonal versus non-interpersonal; intrafamilial versus extrafamilial). Forty-two caregivers of primarily low socioeconomic status reporting trauma histories completed SFCR treatment. Significant decreases in PTSD intrusion, avoidance, and NACM subscale scores emerged from pre- to post-SFCR; there were no differences in subscale score changes by trauma type categorization. Findings support SFCR as a promising treatment for reducing PTSD severity among caregivers reporting diverse traumas.23 pagesen-USThis version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/VV-2021-0114.Access to this item will begin on 08/29/2023.Text