In the driving seat : a coping self-regulation training program : a pilot study

摘要

The "In The Driving Seat" (ITDS) program is a coping self-regulation program designedudto increase psychologically protective factors in children and adolescents. This reviewudhighlights the theoretical and research based foundations of the development and pilotudtesting of the ITDS program. The prevalence of mental health issues for adolescents isuddiscussed with a brief review of current treatment focused interventions. Furthermore,udpreventative factors associated with resilience and coping are examined, including audconsideration of both biological and environmental factors. The benefits of a universaludapproach to program delivery are highlighted and a summary of currently availableudschool based preventative programs in Australia is provided. Finally, the rationale forudpilot testing this unique coping and resilience training program with school agedudchildren is presented.