Proximal Effects of Alcohol on Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence

Over a 14 day period, participants will receive two text messages per day (one at 8 a.m. and one at 4 p.m.). They will receive hourly reminders for four hours or until the message is read. Participants receive the same messages in the same order, with content equally distributed across the four content areas (i.e., psychoeducation regarding effects of stress, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, alcohol reduction).

Over a 14 day period, participants will receive two text messages per day (one at 8 a.m. and one at 4 p.m.). They will receive hourly reminders for four hours or until the message is read. Participants receive the same messages in the same order. All texts will be supportive messages which express empathy and unconditional positive regard and provide support for dealing with stressors. These messages will be nondirective and will not include any CBT skill suggestions.