Effects of a Single-Session Online Therapy Program for Family and Friends of Long-Term Care Residents

Title: Effects of a Single-Session Online Therapy Program for Family and Friends of Long-Term Care Residents

Description: This study examines the experiences of the family and friends of long-term care residents and evaluates online supports for managing anxiety, depression, and burden. If you are eligible to participate, you will first be asked to complete a series of online questionnaires assessing your caregiving experiences, including symptoms of anxiety, caregiver burden, and depression. These questionnaires take approximately 15–30 minutes to complete.

Following completion of the baseline questionnaires, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions: a single, self-guided online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) session, or access to online educational materials focused on managing caregiver stress and burden. The session or educational materials take approximately 45 minutes to complete and are intended to be completed in one sitting.

Participants will be asked to complete follow-up questionnaires at 2 weeks and 3 months after the intervention. Follow-up questionnaires will be distributed via email

Specifics: Study Population:
We are seeking family members and friends of long-term care residents who are:
a) at least 18 years old
b) live in Canada
c) have a loved one in long-term care
d) are not currently receiving psychological treatment

Participant Obligation:
Participants complete a 10-min Zoom eligibility meeting, 15–20 min questionnaires, and a 45-min self-guided ACT session or education. Brief follow-up questionnaires will be emailed at 2 weeks and 3 months post-intervention (~1.5 hrs total).

Location: Online - Regina

Project lead: Kelsey Haczkewicz, Supervisor: Dr. Natasha Gallant

Study Dates: janvier 19, 2026 to février 26, 2026

Study Website: https://uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rdshQCOjY9uBcG