FOREST Program for Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress
(FOREST Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJudith Moskowitz, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Northwestern University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

FOREST is a positive emotion skills program designed to target mental health and coping needs for frontline violence prevention workers at UCAN. Ten skills are taught over a period of nine months during existing meetings and wellness activities, as well as in online modules in UCAN's Learning Management System (LMS). Through infusing the FOREST skills throughout UCAN, we hope to inspire organizational culture change that will emphasize the importance of wellbeing and enhance resilience, therefore reducing burnout and turnover.

Research Team

Judith Moskowitz, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

Eligibility Criteria

The FOREST trial is for frontline violence prevention workers at READI Chicago who are over 18, speak and read English, and have internet access. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so all employees meeting the inclusion conditions can participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Currently employed by Heartland Alliance/READI Chicago

Has internet access

Speaks and reads English

See 1 more

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Treatment Details

Interventions

FOREST (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewFOREST is a program teaching ten positive emotion skills over nine months to improve mental health and coping among participants. It's integrated into regular meetings, wellness activities, and online modules within READI's Learning Management System.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: FOREST + AssessmentsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

UCAN staff will participate in Monthly Skill Sessions and complete FOREST content modules in the Learning Management System (LMS). Staff will also be invited to complete annual assessments for primary and secondary outcome measures, as well as annual interviews and focus groups to gather feedback on progress, implementation, and content.