Refining a Single Session Thinking Approach for Trauma Affected Families

The Bouverie Centre is pleased to share our latest research, Refining a Single Session Thinking Approach for Trauma‑Affected Families: A Delphi Study.

This study draws on expert consensus to refine Single Session Thinking approaches to better support trauma‑affected families through timely, trauma‑informed practice.


Three Key Findings

1. Expert consensus supports the safe and effective use of Single Session Thinking (SST) with trauma‑affected families

2. Trauma‑specific adaptations to the SST session map are essential

3. An adapted SST framework improves engagement in brief, high‑pressure service settings


Our Research Team

Dr Zoe Cloud
Ellen Welsh
Dominic Hepworth
Professor Jennifer McIntosh
Nick Barrington


Read the full article here:🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-026-09776-0