Table 5 Examples of adaptations made to CDST
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Skills training models appear as text, with tables and worksheets | When each model is discussed, its icon appears. For example, the following appears with the ASAP assertive communication model:
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Discuss and validate past negative experiences with mental health clinicians that might impact current comfort engaging in collaborative decision-making | Add coping skill practice and coping skill card (front side below) to decrease anxiety and increase confidence
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Range of examples and vignettes, but none targeted specifically for Veterans | Add new examples including Veteran-specific examples about disclosing military sexual trauma and seeking care outside of VA |
Address standard components of evidence-based skills training and cognitive-behavioral interventions (e.g., agenda setting, homework review, session review) briefly in Clinician Manual and more thoroughly in the Service Delivery Manual and clinician training | Add specific outlines for agendas, homework review, and session review in each session; see for example, the session review for session 1 below:
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