frequently asked Questions about research
1. Is Seeking Safety evidence-based?
Yes. See the website section evidence for more on this.
2. Can I participate in a study on Seeking Safety?
Yes. We have several active studies and all offer compensation for completing assessments plus access to free Seeking Safety or related resources.
3. Can I conduct a study on Seeking Safety?
Yes, studies of all kinds are welcome. But be aware that you need to follow our developer-approved standards for that if you will be publishing your results. Here are some suggestions, especially if you do not have experience conducting research::
4. What is necessary for research or evaluation of Seeking Safety?
If the research will be published or reported even if not published (e.g., to a funding agency or government agency), it is essential to obtain training on the model and certification by our team. These are required to assure the quality of delivery of the model. However, if your research is solely for internal use (it will not be written up and shared), these are suggested but not required. If you're unclear, please reach out on the front end-- we will always reply and provide guidance to clarify the requirements and when they are / are not needed.
5. Do you consult on research studies?
Yes. We are happy to collaborate or consult on studies. We have extensive experience conducting outcome research. We can provide consultation on research design and measures, conduct the evaluation portion of a project, and if desired, can help analyze your data and write it up for publication.
6. Can you write a letter of support for our grant?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss what involvement would be helpful if you were to receive the grant (e.g., training? research consultation? evaluation? fidelity monitoring?). Also, please draft the exact letter you would like and specify the deadline. If you are planning a publishable research study please be sure to see #4 above as well.
Yes. See the website section evidence for more on this.
2. Can I participate in a study on Seeking Safety?
Yes. We have several active studies and all offer compensation for completing assessments plus access to free Seeking Safety or related resources.
3. Can I conduct a study on Seeking Safety?
Yes, studies of all kinds are welcome. But be aware that you need to follow our developer-approved standards for that if you will be publishing your results. Here are some suggestions, especially if you do not have experience conducting research::
- See the website section evidence for published studies, which can serve as models for research design, assessment, and statistics.
- Be aware that if you plan to publish results of your study, you would need an Internal Review Board.
- Read a basic article to learn what it takes to conduct outcome studies.
- Consider collaborating with a local university academic.
- Consider obtaining consultation from us (see below).
4. What is necessary for research or evaluation of Seeking Safety?
If the research will be published or reported even if not published (e.g., to a funding agency or government agency), it is essential to obtain training on the model and certification by our team. These are required to assure the quality of delivery of the model. However, if your research is solely for internal use (it will not be written up and shared), these are suggested but not required. If you're unclear, please reach out on the front end-- we will always reply and provide guidance to clarify the requirements and when they are / are not needed.
5. Do you consult on research studies?
Yes. We are happy to collaborate or consult on studies. We have extensive experience conducting outcome research. We can provide consultation on research design and measures, conduct the evaluation portion of a project, and if desired, can help analyze your data and write it up for publication.
6. Can you write a letter of support for our grant?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss what involvement would be helpful if you were to receive the grant (e.g., training? research consultation? evaluation? fidelity monitoring?). Also, please draft the exact letter you would like and specify the deadline. If you are planning a publishable research study please be sure to see #4 above as well.