Program Description

Grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) and ecological systems theory, this intervention aims to promote the use of skills that can prevent or disrupt negative thought patterns and strong emotional responses for students at risk for internalizing problems. The intervention also provides students with twice daily check-ins with a mentor and resources and trainings for teachers, school staff, and parents giving adults the skills and language required to prompt student use of skills.

Cost

Materials are available to download for free on the website

Intended Population

• Intervention

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Small group

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Unspecified

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

A literature review revealed several single-case studies and a randomized controlled trial that reported positive overall effects of the program. Specifically, the studies reported significant reductions in internalizing behaviors and an increase in social engagement for students participating in the program.

Study Citations

Allen, A. N., Kilgus, S. P., & Eklund, K. (2019). An initial investigation of the effectiveness of the Resilience Education Program (REP). School Mental Health, 11(1), 163-178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-018-9276-1

Eklund, K., Kilgus, S. P., Izumi, I., DeMarchena, S., & McCollom, E. P. (2021). The Resilience Education Program: Examining the efficacy of a tier 2 internalizing intervention. Psychology in the Schools, 58(11), 2114-2129. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22580

Kilpatrick, K., Kilgus, S. P., Eklund, K., & Herman, K. C. (2021). An evaluation of the potential efficacy and feasibility of the Resilience Education Program (REP): A tier 2 internalizing intervention. School Mental Health, 13(2), 376-391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-021-09428-8

Kilgus, S., Barber, A., Ye, J., & Eklund, K. (April, 2022). Development and evaluation of the Resilience Education Program (REP) Integrity Protocol (Technical Report No. 2022-1). https://smhcollaborative.org/rep-activity-1-2-tech-report-final/

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Promising practice