Motivational interviewing training for middle school students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a counseling-style training program (motivational interviewing) to help young teens who are involved in peer bullying. The goal is to see if this type of conversation-based support reduces bullying and improves well-being.
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Who can take part
- The student is 12 or 13 years old.
- The student is in 6th or 7th grade.
- The student reports significant peer bullying (either being bullied or bullying others).
- The student wants to participate and can communicate clearly.
- Both the student and their parents sign a consent form.
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