Research Participants Needed for a Study

EXPLORING MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS’ EXPERIENCES WITH ADDRESSING NON-DEATH-RELATED GRIEF AMONG FOSTER YOUTH

Purpose of the Study:

·         The purpose of this research is to explore mental health clinicians’ experiences in addressing non-death-related grief among youth in foster care and to fulfill the education requirement for the Advanced Study of Human Behavior doctoral program at Capella University.

Who is eligible:

·         Currently licensed mental health clinicians within the United States who work with youth ages 12 to 20 in foster care for at least six months

Who is NOT eligible:

·         Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists

·         Those who know the researcher personally

Time Commitment: 

·         The virtual interview will take up to 90 minutes

·         Email responses and member checking 15 minutes

Study Details:

·         A short survey will collect demographic information at the time of the interview

·         Virtual interviews will explore the experiences that mental health clinicians have with fostered youth regarding non-death-related grief through a series of 9 semi-structured interview questions

Location:

·         Virtual Interviews on Zoom

Risks & disclaimers: 

·         Participation in this study is voluntary. There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, electronic meetings, and Internet transactions

Research Study Contact Person:

·         Jennifer Daake

·         jdaake@capellauniversity.edu

·         641-856-9133

·         This study is part of the researcher's doctoral education program.

To Participate in the Research Study:

Please send an email to jdaake@capellauniversity.edu