A comprehensive ecological approach to supporting students through early intervention and resiliency
Graduation Date
2015
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Psychology: School Psychology, 2015
Committee Chair Name
Brent Duncan
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Psychology, School psychology, Intervention, Resiliency, Ecological framework
Abstract
This project is a reflection of my training and experience as a school psychologist in my internship year. Research has shown early interventions for students in primary grades promotes resiliency. This project focuses on identifying students with disabilities, finding student's strengths, and designing interventions to use those strengths to build on their weaknesses. Providing students with tools and resources can increase social and academic skills and help students overcome adversity. Using an ecological framework is important when working in schools to help mitigate risk factors students face and support parents and teachers by using a team approach. By using this framework I was able to create supports to promote success in the school and home environments of my students. Consultation was provided to teachers and school personnel to create positive school environments with the belief that all students can learn and build caring, authentic relationships with other students to foster resiliency. Second step curriculum was taught to increase prosocial behaviors and create effective peer relationships within classrooms to help strengthen academic success. In this way, I supported children in their early school years to promote successful outcomes for the future.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Heather J., "A comprehensive ecological approach to supporting students through early intervention and resiliency" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1188.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1188
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/h989r605m