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Same Wheel, New Direction: Toward A Sex Trafficking-Specific Framework Of Care, Danielle Joy Dimuzio
Same Wheel, New Direction: Toward A Sex Trafficking-Specific Framework Of Care, Danielle Joy Dimuzio
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In 2016, an estimated 3.8 million adults and children were victims of sex trafficking worldwide. Even with so many people affected, and with the mental health effects of sex trafficking victimization being so serious and long-lasting, very little exists on how to most effectively treat this population after they are rescued or escape. The current study contributes to this body of research by obtaining the perspectives of clinical service providers working with sex trafficking survivors, with particular attention paid to their experiences and views on mental health treatment methods for survivors. This study used a systems perspective and qualitative research …
Practitioners’ Use Of Yoga With Children Who Have Experienced Trauma, Megan Sease
Practitioners’ Use Of Yoga With Children Who Have Experienced Trauma, Megan Sease
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Various types of traumatic events may impact children’s (ages 2-11) emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and/or spiritual health. Yoga, a holistic treatment, has the potential to address the impact of trauma on children’s mind and the body. However, throughout the literature, there are inconsistencies related to the use of yoga with children who have experienced trauma. To address these inconsistencies, using a descriptive quantitative research design, the purpose of this study was to explore how, why, and by whom yoga is implemented with children (2-11 years old) who have experienced trauma. Findings showed that healthcare and non-healthcare professionals implement yoga with …