Examining the Effectiveness of the Seven Challenges® Comprehensive Counseling Program With Adolescents

Josephine D. Korchmaros

doi:10.1080/1533256X.2018.1518651

Examining the Effectiveness of the Seven Challenges® Comprehensive Counseling Program With Adolescents

Josephine D. Korchmaros

Research on Women, Southwest Institute for

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Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of The Seven Challenges® comprehensive counseling program. Results, based on data from 392 adolescent clients enrolled in 7 different agencies providing The Seven Challenges, showed decreases in number of crimes committed; in frequency of substance use; and in severity of substance problems, substance issues, substance use disorders, and internalizing and externalizing disorder symptomatology. Finally, results evidenced improved involvement in self-help activities. These findings strengthen the existing evidence base of The Seven Challenges suggesting its effectiveness as a comprehensive counseling program and its effectiveness across multiple types of health-related outcomes and multiple treatment provider agencies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	411-431
Number of pages	21
Journal	Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2018.1518651
State	Published - Oct 2 2018

Keywords

adolescent
mental health
substance use
the seven challenges
treatment

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Health(social science)
Rehabilitation

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