School-based counseling using systematic feedback: A cohort study evaluating outcomes and predictors of change

Authors

Mick Cooper, University of Strathclyde
Dave Stewart
Jacqueline Sparks, University of Rhode Island
Lisa Bunting

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-2013

Abstract

The outcomes of school-based counseling incorporating the Partners for Change Outcome Monitoring System (PCOMS) were evaluated using a cohort design, with multilevel modeling to identify predictors of change. Participants were 288 7-11 year olds experiencing social, emotional or behavioral difficulties. The intervention was associated with significant reductions in psychological distress, with a pre-post effect size (d) of 1.49 on the primary outcome measure and 88.7% clinical improvement. Greater improvements were found for disabled children, older children, and where CBT methods were used. The findings provide support for the use of systematic feedback in therapy with children. © 2013 Copyright Society for Psychotherapy Research.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Psychotherapy Research

Volume

23

Issue

4

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Cooper, Mick, Dave Stewart, Jacqueline Sparks, and Lisa Bunting. "School-based counseling using systematic feedback: A cohort study evaluating outcomes and predictors of change." Psychotherapy Research 23, 4 (2013): 474-488. doi: 10.1080/10503307.2012.735777.