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2016

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St. Catherine University

Trauma

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Embodied Healing: Clinician’S Perspectives On Somatic Interventions For Trauma, Sarah Lazarewicz May 2016

Embodied Healing: Clinician’S Perspectives On Somatic Interventions For Trauma, Sarah Lazarewicz

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The focus of this research was to gain insight into the perspectives of clinicians on their experiences employing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with clients who have experienced trauma. The conceptual framework used for this research project was based on modern attachment theory and interpersonal biology. To explore the research topic, qualitative research methods were employed to gather the experiences of mental health practitioners who currently use Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, examining why they view this model as an effective intervention for the treatment of trauma. The sample consisted of four licensed mental health professionals who currently use Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with clients who have experienced …


Emotional Experiences Of Post-War Youth From Bosnia-Herzegovina, A Systematic Review, Natalya Paulsen May 2016

Emotional Experiences Of Post-War Youth From Bosnia-Herzegovina, A Systematic Review, Natalya Paulsen

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

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The Effects Of Trauma-Focused Therapies On School Performance: A Systematic Review, Jeff Jorgensen May 2016

The Effects Of Trauma-Focused Therapies On School Performance: A Systematic Review, Jeff Jorgensen

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

Trauma is something many different youth go through in their lives. However, those who’ve experienced trauma are affected within their school settings and need trauma- specific interventions to be successful in their school performance. The purpose of the of this study was to examine the current research on trauma therapies and how those treatments affect youths’ school performance. The areas of school performance that effects youth are their grades, school refusal, negative classroom behaviors and social skills. This systematic review will focus on how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other similar treatments such as trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), …


Implications Of Equine Therapy Utilized With Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Systematic Review, Autumn Phenow May 2016

Implications Of Equine Therapy Utilized With Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Systematic Review, Autumn Phenow

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The purpose of this systematic review is to review the research that looks at the efficacy of Equine Therapy as it pertains to working with children who have experienced trauma, and the effectiveness of building and repairing relationships. Trauma is recognized as having a devastating impact on the body and the mind of children. Equine therapy is an alternative, newer technique being utilized to help repair the attachment process with this population. The review examined dissertations, meta-analyses, program evaluations studies, exploration studies and journal articles. All participants in the studies had experienced trauma as a child. Initially 40 articles abstracts …


Barriers Trauma Presents Academically For Elementary School Students: What Can Schools Do?, Autumn Terlouw May 2016

Barriers Trauma Presents Academically For Elementary School Students: What Can Schools Do?, Autumn Terlouw

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of what a specific elementary school in an inner-city school district of Minnesota is doing to breakdown the barriers trauma presents in children’s academic achievements. Qualitative interviews were conducted with four school professionals who were asked to discuss how trauma affects students and what their school is doing to help students. Consistent with previous literature, participants identified developmental barriers as the largest impact on students as well as environmental factors. Additionally, the participants unanimously discussed feelings of inadequacy and the need for more trauma training as school professionals. This …