For Research Participants

Current research studies actively recruiting participants in Dr. Bedi’s lab include:

 

1. Recovery Transitions Study:

Free Group Counselling for Those Recovering from Alcohol Abuse—Paid Participation

Have you had problems with alcohol use in the past but no major problems with alcohol within the last year? (Previous use of other substances does not affect eligibility)

Are you planning for or currently undergoing life transitions (i.e., change in values, beliefs, interests, career, social networks and location, etc.)?

Are you interested in participating in a series of free in-person group counselling sessions regarding your life transitions to promote wellbeing after recovery?

Are you 19 years of age or older and able to attend in-person group sessions?

Participants will be paid up to $120 to complete a series of questionnaires before and after the group sessions.

Groups will be located in Vancouver & Surrey

Interested or want to learn more?  Please contact our research team at 604-822-8953 or bedi.lab4@ubc.ca

Principal Investigator: Robinder Bedi, PhD

 

 

 

 

2. Career Development in Recovery Study:

  • Are you interested in participating in a series of free group counselling sessions regarding career development in recovery?
  • Are you thinking about making a change in your career or are you looking for a new job?
  • Have you had a problem with substance use in the past but no major problems within the last year?

Career Development in Recovery is a UBC study study that aims to examine whether a series of 8 facilitated group counselling sessions will assist with the career development in recovery.

Participants will be paid up to $160 to complete a series of questionnaires before and after the group sessions as well as a follow-up interview 3 months and 9 months after the group sessions. Each of the sessions will take place online over approximately two months.

If you are interested in participating or learning more about this research project, please contact the research team at (778) 401-3078, by email at bedi.lab1@ubc.ca, or fill out a form with your contact information: https://bit.ly/CareerStudyContact

Principal Investigator: Robinder Bedi, PhD

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