This study is testing a new mutual-help group called "the TLC program" for transgender adults who use substances or are recently in recovery. The TLC Program is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or "ACT" which is a type of mental health counseling that focuses on using mindfulness skills to connect a person to their values and improve their mental health. The TLC Program was developed by transgender and gender diverse community members, mental health providers, and researchers.
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Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Scale Internalized Transphobia
Timeframe: Reported at baseline assessment, post-assessment (12 weeks), and follow-up assessment (24 weeks)
Health Care Empowerment Inventory
Timeframe: Reported at baseline assessment, post-assessment (12 weeks), and follow-up assessment (24 weeks)
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
Timeframe: Reported weekly, as well as at baseline assessment, post assessment (12 weeks), and follow-up assessment (24 weeks)
Psychological Flexibility, Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI)
Timeframe: Reported at baseline assessment
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Timeframe: Reported at post-assessment (12 weeks)
Intervention Appropriateness Measure
Timeframe: Reported at post-assessment (12 weeks)
Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)
Timeframe: Reported at post-assessment (12 weeks)