The BEAR Program for Women With Trauma Who Have Suicidal Thoughts

The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.

NCT Number	NCT07346638
Lead Sponsor	Stanford University
Conditions	Interpersonal Trauma, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideations, Sexual Assault
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-02-17
Primary Completion	2027-08 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-20