Adaptation of the STAIR-NT for First Responders

Adaptation of the STAIR-NT Intervention to Respond to Psychological Health Conditions for First Responders With a History of Traumatic Brain Injury

This study is a randomized controlled pilot examining the implementation of an adapted intervention, Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation-Narrative Therapy (STAIR-NT), among a first responder population with a history of TBI and PTSD.

The primary objective of the study is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention, STAIR-NT, which will be adapted with Goal Management Training (GMT). A small-scale randomized control pilot will be conducted using the adapted intervention to examine implementation (i.e., feasibility, acceptability) and improvements in short-term PTSD, as well as secondary mental health outcomes (e.g., anxiety, and depression symptoms, substance misuse) among a first responder population with a history of TBI and PTSD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• be a first responder within the state of Minnesota
• have a history of a TBI
• screen for PTSD.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Does not meet inclusion criteria.