Date of Paper
5-2017
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Ande Nesmith
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
This study examined how mindfulness practice is used with children who have experienced trauma or currently living in traumatic situations through a systematic review of the literature. Protocols and inclusion and exclusion criteria were set to ensure that only the most fitting articles were selected. Through the research two main categories emerged: 1) childhood and adolescent intervention, and 2) adulthood intervention. Within those two main categories three themes emerged: 1) MBSR Intervention, 2) Mind Body Skills Group Intervention, and 3) Other Mindfulness Practice Interventions. Mindfulness practice interventions in their various forms were found to have positive outcomes when addressing trauma children and adolescents and adults with childhood trauma. This study suggests that mindfulness practice as interventions is area for further research.
Recommended Citation
Fischer, Margaret. (2017). Mindfulness Practice with Children who have Experienced Trauma. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/736