The use of resilience programs in psychological clinical practice: Two case studies of the Japanese version of the SPARK Resilience Program

Abstract

This study examined the possibility of a clinical intervention using the Japanese version of the SPARK Resilience Program in a psychological clinic. The program was used to provide counseling to a female high-school student and in a psychoeducational approach for an elementary-school boy. The former case demonstrated the potential to increase awareness of clients’ resources and strengths revealed in previous counseling. In the latter case, the program helped the client overcome adversity, such as entrance exam failure and interpersonal difficulties, and showed the potential for positive changes in the family system. Through these two cases, we suggest the possibility of clinical interventions that can bring out the independent power of clients and link learning about resilience with real-life changes.