A strength of the SAC model is its ability to identify
individual dierences in coping, appraisal and resource
use following SCI. A limitation of the existing CBT
research may be the group format used for treatment.
Although group treatments are a good inclusion in an
overall treatment regime for SCI they may not have the
ecacy of individually tailored treatment programs.
SAC model stresses the impact of individual dierences
and group-based programs may not adequately address