The FRIENDS Program

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Initiative Description: Sessions occurred twice a week and lasted approximately 30 min, varying occasionally based on school scheduling requirements. They were conducted in a one-to-one format with each participant, in a small office near the classroom, and followed the structured workbook that is a part of the FRIENDS materials (Barrett, 2004b). A total of 12 sessions were held for each participant.

Study Results: Participants increased the percentage of time engaged in academic tasks over the course of the intervention.

Reference: Schoenfeld, N. A., & Mathur, S. R. (2009). Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention on the School Performance of Students With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders and Anxiety. Behavioral Disorders, 34(4), 184–195.

Level of Evidence: Good