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To explore cultural and immigration-related factors, among Central American unaccompanied immigrant youth (UIY), affecting the safety and acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), a group intervention designed to treat trauma symptoms.Thematic analysis of data from grounded theory study of group interventions to support resilience in UIY, consisting of interviews with 10 key stakeholders (5 CBITS facilitators) and 16 UIY (6 CBITS participants) from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, interviews conducted in Spanish, English, or Mam.Five themes emerged from interviews with CBITS facilitators and UIY: (a)Models for group intervention that emphasize coping skill development and group support, while de-emphasizing the trauma narrative, should be explored and tested. Group intervention leaders should consider the impact of differences in gender, country of origin, and native language on group dynamics. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved). |
