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Ko'Ach Program
Program overview: Theoretical Orientation: Treatment is integration of cognitive-behavioral and family systems conceptualization Format: The "Ko'ach" Program in Israel is a 1-month "military training camp" (intensive day treatment program) for veterans of the Lebanon War. The project was proposed by Lt. Col. Chen Nardi and Professor Michael Rosenbaum, and implemented by the Mental Health Department of the Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps. Koach is a Hebrew acronym of two words meaning "fitness" and "reinforcement," together meaning"strength." (Solomon et al., 1992). Wives (n = 41) were included in the day treatment program via: an introductory lecture, group meetings for wives,assertiveness and coping skills workshops for wives, couples group during Ko'ach, and self-help couples groups after Ko'ach. Wives groups focused in education regarding symptoms, problem-solving, communication, assertiveness, cognitive coping skills, and family systems constructs (e.g., how attention reinforces symptoms) Research: No rigorous research has been reported. Rabin & Narbi (1991) and Rabin (1995):
Note: Above description reviewed and approved by Claire Rabin, DSW, 2-21-03 |
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