ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a novel psychological therapy (Method of Levels) amongst adolescents experiencing psychological distress. An initial estimated effect size and a clinical significance analysis were undertaken which will help inform future studies. A case-series of 16 participants utilised the YP-CORE as a primary outcome measure. Data was collected at baseline, on completion of therapy (six months) and two and four months after completion of the therapy. Young people used a self-booking system to access sessions. Additionally, young people had full control over the content and length of the sessions. A total of 14 participants reported that the therapy was acceptable to them and 12 participants were retained for the entire course of the study. The self-booking system was successfully used with young people attending on average 6–8 sessions. Analysis of clinically significant change for the YP-CORE at therapy completion indicated that five students recovered and seven experienced no change; this was largely maintained at follow up. Effect size estimations were medium-to-large. Initial findings suggest that Method of Levels is a feasible and acceptable form of counselling for young people within the school setting. Moreover, positive preliminary effectiveness outcomes suggest that a randomised control study should be considered.

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以学校为基础的水平方法可行性研究：一种以客户为主导的咨询的新形式

摘要 本研究的目的是在经历心理困扰的青少年中测试一种新型心理疗法（水平方法）的可行性和可接受性。进行了初步估计的效应大小和临床意义分析，这将有助于为未来的研究提供信息。16 名参与者的病例系列使用 YP-CORE 作为主要结果测量。在基线、治疗完成时（六个月）以及治疗完成后两个月和四个月收集数据。年轻人使用自助预订系统来参加会议。此外，年轻人可以完全控制会议的内容和长度。共有 14 名参与者报告说他们可以接受该疗法，并且在整个研究过程中保留了 12 名参与者。自助预订系统成功用于平均参加 6-8 节课的年轻人。对治疗完成时 YP-CORE 的临床显着变化的分析表明，5 名学生康复，7 名没有变化；这在后续行动中基本保持不变。效果大小估计为中到大。初步调查结果表明，水平方法是学校环境中年轻人可行且可接受的咨询形式。此外，积极的初步有效性结果表明应考虑进行随机对照研究。效果大小估计为中到大。初步调查结果表明，水平方法是学校环境中年轻人可行且可接受的咨询形式。此外，积极的初步有效性结果表明应考虑进行随机对照研究。效果大小估计为中到大。初步调查结果表明，水平方法是学校环境中年轻人可行且可接受的咨询形式。此外，积极的初步有效性结果表明应考虑进行随机对照研究。