Rehabilitation and Therapy Commons^™

Trauma-Informed Care (Tic) Interventions: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Ryan Anderson, Jenalyn Bigasin, Amal Hassan, Kendra Mertes, Rebekah Muilenburg, Christine Simon, Julia Trnka, Lucy Zeihen, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What are the characteristics and effectiveness of trauma-informed care (TIC) approaches on health and participation (well-being, quality of life) outcomes for populations who have experienced trauma?

Trauma And Health Outcomes: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Kelly Breuer, Christina Cink, Shawna Geisler, Hannah Hillstrom, Cerena Ice, Olivia Kreuser, Ladislava Mazurkevicz, Hallie Schommer, Jullie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following questions: EBP Question What is the relationship between trauma (ACE or traumatic events) and child and adult performance, participation, health and disability outcomes for general and specific populations? What additional person or environment characteristics predict positive or negative outcomes from trauma?

Descriptive Characteristics And Risk Factors For Trauma: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Hawo Jama, Hibak Jama, Molly Kreutter, Jill Olson Moser, Glory Pierre, Sora Samejima, Naomi Teetzel, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What are the perspectives, experiences, and self-reports of adult individuals, groups, or populations who have MCI or report problems with Functional Cognition (and / or their caregivers)?

Training In Trauma-Informed Care (Tic): An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Erin Bugajski, Danielle Erler, Ashley Fosness, Diamond Hill, Jon Lindahl, Lindsay Purcell, Amber Ramirez-Acosta, Joy Smith, Michelle Vacinek, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What are the characteristics and effectiveness of trauma-informed care (TIC) training on the performance of health professionals and organizations who provide services to populations who have experienced trauma (traumatic events or ACE)?

Screening And Assessment In Trauma-Informed Care: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Megan Bender, Beka Bickel, Ashley Hoffmann, Emily Howard, Mykayla Laurie, Yer Lee, Rachael Nelson, Ciara Nervick, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following question: What interprofessional and occupational therapy screening and assessment measures are used in trauma-informed care and what are their psychometric characteristics?

Trauma Experiences And Perspectives: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Libby Blattner, Melanie Homan, Ellie Leabch, Jennifer Malwitz, Faye Mcguire, Rachel Mcpherson, Julia Rupp, Maria Tonn, Hannah Zenisek, Julie D. Bass

Graduate Occupational Therapy Research and Projects

This Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project examined the following questions:

• How do individuals who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences describe their experiences and the impact trauma has had on their life?
• How do healthcare professionals describe their experiences of working with individuals who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences and their perspectives on trauma-informed training and approaches?

Moving Blind Spots: Cultural Bias In The Movement Repertoire Of Dance/Movement Therapists, Ebony Nichols

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

This thesis explores the need for cultural diversity in the field of dance/movement therapy and the impact of unconscious bias as it relates to cultural rhythmic patterns, movement styles, and music choices in therapeutic practice. This literature review examines the historical context that has contributed to the field of dance/movement therapy while outlining cultural competency and ethical considerations in practice as it relates to cultural and/or race identity. Common themes are summarized notating the effects of oppression, bias, and trauma on populations of statistically marginalized communities with specific emphases on African American cultural identity. With consideration toward action steps, culturally …

Beyond Regression: An Investigation Of Art Material Choice For Children With Trauma, Natalie Lane

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

Choice in art materials and the artistic process are arguably two of the primary facets of how art making can be therapeutic. The purpose of the present inquiry was to investigate the impacts of art material choice in children who have experienced trauma. Using the expressive therapies continuum (ETC) as a foundation for choosing art materials in a therapeutic context, this inquiry sought to introduce art materials in the kinesthetic/sensory component of the ETC (e.g., clay, paint, large paint brushes, etc.). As a mediating consideration, this inquiry articulated the responsibilities and obligations that the art therapist possesses in working with …