RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07346638

The BEAR Program for Women With Trauma Who Have Suicidal Thoughts

A Pilot Study of the Building Empowerment and Resilience Program for Suicidal Ideation

Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Feb 17, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Anxiety PTSD Suicidal Ideations Interpersonal Trauma Sexual Assault

Summary

The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a program called BEAR — a group-based mental health therapy — for women who have experienced trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional violence) and are currently having thoughts of suicide. The program runs for 12 weeks and is delivered in person. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old - You have a history of physical, sexual, or emotional violence - You are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide - You can commit to attending in-person sessions for 12 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a significant, active substance abuse problem - You have a serious medical condition that would prevent safe participation - You have no history of trauma - You are in acute psychiatric crisis - You have a history of violent behavior toward others Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBEAR-SI

The BEAR Therapeutic program is a twelve-week group that meets once per week for 1.5 hours per week. The program includes three main components. The first is a psycho-educational component which provides current information about assault statistics, common risk factors, myths that are often associated assault, and safety related information The second component focuses on the development of an assortment of interpersonal skills. This part of the group offers skills such as assertiveness or communication training, boundary setting, and coping skills. The third component of our intervention consists of a thorough set of self-defense skills that help women to keep themselves safe. The repertoire of skills include recognizing unsafe situations, utilizing one's voice, and release from holds. This section provides ample practice blocks, resistance skills, and specific techniques to keep one's self safe.