Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol (STEP)

Hello,

We hope you and your family are safe and healthy during this difficult time. We are pleased to offer you a self-care protocol that has recently been developed.  We continue to do research on the protocol in order to establish efficacy. Here is a bit of information about the protocol.

The Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol (STEP) was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist Mental Health clinicians and medical staff to decrease stress and increase coping during this difficult time.  Due to the inability to meet in person, this computer-adapted Adaptive Information Processing theory-informed protocol was born.  The idea was initiated in order that clinicians who are feeling overwhelmed by current events can, within a typical 1.5-hour session, combine stabilization activities to ensure a present focus, have the ability to process the ongoing overwhelming event(s) and develop containment strategies to allow them to continue to work effectively on the front lines.

The contents of this protocol are not intended as a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Please read the information below before moving forward!

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Your group leader has discussed this protocol with you and details related to the work you will be doing. THIS IS A REMINDER THAT THESE VIDEO PROTOCOLS ARE NOT FOR ANYONE WHO HAS A COMPLEX POST-TRAUMATIC INJURY OR FOR ANYONE WHO IS HAVING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, OR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH A PSYCHOTIC OR DISSOCIATIVE DISORDER.  IF YOU ARE FEELING SUICIDAL, OR YOU ARE HAVING HALLUCINATIONS, DELUSIONS, OR YOU ARE DISSOCIATING, PLEASE CONTACT A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER OR CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL PHYSICIAN TO HELP TO GUIDE YOU TO AN APPROPRIATE REFERRAL.

Please carefully read the following and then GIVE YOUR CONSENT to proceed:

  • I understand and do not meet any of the exclusion criteria above.

  • I will not record audio or video of the intervention to assure the confidentiality of personal and clinical information. I will not copy, reproduce, or disseminate the STEP intervention and all associated materials, including but not limited to videos, handouts, and procedures. The STEP Intervention is protected by copyright laws. Copying and/or reproduction in any form or distribution of the STEP intervention - including all materials and videos - is prohibited.

  • The owners of the video and information will not be liable for anything arising out of the use of the video or the information by me.  For greater specificity, the "owners" include Judy Moench, PhD, RPsych (Prepped 4 Learning Inc.) (the "Owners").  More particularly, I agree to waive, release and hold harmless the Owners from, and to indemnify the Owners for, any or all claims, actions, suits, procedures, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses (including lawyer's fees and expenses) arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any use I make or my dependents make of the videos or the information.  I agree that this agreement will be binding upon my estate, my heirs, my representatives and my assigns.

  • This video and the information provided are for self-help and informational purposes only and are not provided for the purposes of therapy. My participation and use of this video do not create a professional-client relationship. I will seek appropriate counselling for my own situation if circumstances require it.

  • This protocol is currently being used in a variety of research projects and we would like to welcome you to participate in further development and research of this project. The group leader will discuss any questions related to research with the STEP intervention and can answer any of your questions.

  • I have READ, UNDERSTOOD and CONSENT to participate in the research and complete the measures OR I have not agreed to participate in the research and have been granted access to these videos by the owners of the videos.