LGBTQIA+ Initiative For Empowerment, Support, Coping, and PTSD Education
LGBTQIA+ communities' experiences have not been centered in PTSD research. Let's change that.
About the LIFESCAPE Study: LIFESCAPE is a research study comparing two counseling treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are investigating which treatment works best for improving wellbeing and reducing PTSD symptoms among LGBTQIA+ people.
The treatments in this study are available in English and Spanish (the anticipated enrollment for the Spanish treatments is May 2025).
LGBTQIA+ communities often face significant trauma and stigma. Trauma and PTSD can hurt our lives, our sense of self, and our mental health. But trauma-focused treatment and LGBTQIA+ affirming support can help.
If you participate:
You will receive free trauma-focused therapy: If you participate, you will receive free one-on-one, in-person or telehealth therapy from an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist from the Alliance Health Project. Therapy will be delivered once a week for about 3-4 months.
You will complete surveys: You will be asked to complete four surveys over a 12-month period (1 before therapy begins and 3 surveys over time after therapy begins)
You will be paid $300 total for completing all surveys. There is no cost to participate.
Call today to see if you think you are eligible to participate: (415) 502-4859
You may be eligible if you meet the following requirements:
- ♦ You identify as LGBTQIA+
- ♦ You live in the state of California
- ♦ You are 18 years old or older
- ♦ You have experienced trauma or have PTSD
- ♦ You speak English or Spanish
What is PTSD?
About Cognitive Processing Therapy
About STAIR Narrative Therapy
Community Engagement in LIFESCAPE
FAQs
LIFESCAPE is funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Clinical trials registration: NCT06367764