Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria for patient with ALS: * recent (within \~2 months) of first appointment at Healey Center for diagnosis of ALS documented in Epic (based on recommendations from neurologists) * ability to understand the study and research protocol as determined by a standardized teach-back method of assessment * ability to communicate by writing, speaking, or assistive communication device Inclusion Criteria for dyad: * English speaking adults * dyad lives together * at least one partner endorses clinically significant emotional distress during screening (\>7 on either subscale of the HADS) Exclusion Criteria: * patient with ALS with comorbid terminal diagnosis or severe mental health disorder that limits ability to participate (by self-report, as determined by our clinical team); * cognitive disorder that limits ability to participate (per neurologist) * inability or unwillingness to use live video technology (will teach any dyads who have low technology literacy how to use live video technology)