Trauma informed practices and education

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Jennifer Maguire

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Trama education, California, Mountainville, Adverse childhood experiences, Summit School, Toxic stress, Childhood trauma, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Trauma informed

Abstract

The rural frontier community of Mountainville, along with the surrounding area, are usually last to grasp new technology, ideas or practices. Some large cities in California have begun to implement trauma informed practices in schools but if history is any indicator of when Mountainville will begin to implement, it will be waiting for many years. Mountainville, the home of Summit School has been recognized as having a large population of students who have experienced childhood trauma. The purpose of this project is to determine the most effective interventions in reducing barriers to education caused by childhood trauma for Summit School students. A literature review was conducted about childhood trauma, impact of trauma on youth, effects of trauma on the developing brain, and how this applies to student's academics and social/emotional development. A review of trauma informed interventions being implemented at other schools was conducted to explore what has or has not worked thus far. Additionally, Summit School staff were given a presentation about the necessity of trauma informed practices in education, along with a pre/post survey. The survey supported the research of the project and determined knowledge of the subject, readiness of staff to implement trauma informed practices, and provided evaluation of the presentation. Based on the literature review and survey findings, recommendations are made to assist school professionals in selecting and implementing the best trauma informed practices for the Summit School setting.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/gt54kq54s

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