Consistent with our hypotheses, improvements between baseline and 6 months were significant for a number of outcomes and were sustained at 12 months, based on univariate RM-ANOVA and post hoc testing. quality of life , health as indicated by mental health, capacity as indicated by mastery, and intrusion as indicated by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and
depressive symptom severity all improved. Of 42 participants, the number with symptoms of clinical depression dropped from 32 at baseline to 20 at 12 months, and the number with symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder dropped from 22 to 14. Social support as an indicator of capacity improved significantly from baseline to 6 months but not from baseline to 12 months. Health as indicated by physical health and intrusion as indicated by financial strain and social conflict did not improve significantly from baseline to 6 months or 12 months.