Effects of trauma on children: occupational therapy to support recovery

Davis, Janis

doi:10.1002/oti.93

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“…The OPI discussed most often was sleep disturbances and difficulties (see Alers, 2014; Davis, 1999;Dutra et al, 2016;Eakman et al, 2017;Gerardi, 2009;Hyter et al, 2002;Kjorstad et al, 2005;Pizur-Barnekow & Erickson, 2011;Plach & Sells, 2013;Precin, 2011a;Rivers & Saunders, 2016;Roberts, 1995;Rogers et al, 2014;Scaffa, Gerardi, Herzberg, & McColl, 2006;Smith-Forbes et al, 2014;Speicher et al, 2014). As well, preschool-age children who have been exposed to trauma may experience flashbacks and nightmares, which can cause a decrease in both the quality and quantity of their sleep that further affects concentration and disrupts productive occupations like educational performance (see Alers, 2014; Davis, 1999;Kjorstad et al, 2005), which can further affect productive occupations, such as educational performance, as a result of decreased concentration (Alers, 2014). For adults and children, sleep difficulties can also be caused by increased arousal, keeping the person from falling and staying asleep (Roberts, 1995).…”

Section: Ptsd Impacts a Range Of Occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder: A scoping review

Edgelow¹,

MacPherson²,

Arnaly³

et al. 2019

Can J Occup Ther

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Background. People who are diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can experience disruptions in their daily occupations. Occupational therapists may assist clients with PTSD to reengage in meaningful occupations. Purpose. This scoping review aims to identify and describe the ways occupational therapy addresses PTSD in clinical practice. Method. Scholarly databases were searched for documents relating to occupational therapy and PTSD. Two reviewers independently applied selection criteria and systematically extracted information. Data were extracted and synthesized in a narrative format. Findings. Fifty sources met inclusion criteria and three major themes were identified: recognizing trauma within specific populations, PTSD's impact on a range of occupations, and occupational therapy's response to PTSD. Implications. Occupational therapists are working in multidisciplinary teams to reduce the impact of PTSD on the daily occupations of their clients. More effectiveness studies are required to understand the outcomes of occupational therapy interventions for clients with PTSD. Abré gé Description. Les personnes ayant un diagnostic de trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT) peuvent vivre une perturbation de leurs occupations quotidiennes. Les ergothérapeutes peuvent aider les clients ayant un TSPT à recommencer à participer à des occupations signifiantes. But. Cet examen de la portée vise à identifier et décrire les façons dont l'ergothérapie aborde le TSPT en pratique clinique. Mé thodologie. Une recension des bases de données de la documentation en ergothérapie a été effectuée pour repérer des documents concernant l'ergothérapie et le TSPT. Deux évaluateurs ont appliqué les critères de sélection de manière indépendante et ont systématiquement extrait de l'information. Les données ont été extraites et synthétisées sous une forme narrative. Ré sultats. Cinquante sources répondaient aux critères de sélection et trois principaux thèmes ont été identifiés: reconnaître le traumatisme au sein de populations spécifiques; le TSPT a un impact sur un éventail d'occupations; et les interventions proposées en ergothérapie pour le TSPT. Consé quences. Les ergothérapeutes travaillent dans des équipes multidisciplinaires pour réduire l'impact des TSPT sur les occupations quotidiennes de leurs clients. D'autres études de l'efficacité sont requises pour mieux comprendre les résultats des interventions ergothérapiques pour les clients ayant un TSPT.

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Section: Ptsd Impacts a Range Of Occupationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder: A scoping review

Edgelow¹,

MacPherson²,

Arnaly³

et al. 2019

Can J Occup Ther

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“…Two case studies illustrated these practices. In the first, the occupational therapist modified the child's classroom to reduce anxiety through decreased stimuli and increased predictability in order to make the classroom less threatening (Davis, 1999). In the second example, the occupational therapist used creative expressive therapy by having the child draw a picture of something that had happened in order to help the child gain a deeper sense of self, identify new approaches to the problem, and gain control over the traumatic event (Davis, 1999).…”

Section: Occupational Therapy Practices With Youth Who Have Experiencmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the first, the occupational therapist modified the child's classroom to reduce anxiety through decreased stimuli and increased predictability in order to make the classroom less threatening (Davis, 1999). In the second example, the occupational therapist used creative expressive therapy by having the child draw a picture of something that had happened in order to help the child gain a deeper sense of self, identify new approaches to the problem, and gain control over the traumatic event (Davis, 1999). Occupational therapists can also help children enhance functional skills by improving their abilities to recognize feelings, eliminate cognitive distortions about an event, problem solve, and identify alternative coping options (Davis, 1999).…”

Section: Occupational Therapy Practices With Youth Who Have Experiencmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

Denison

Gerney²,

Leuken

et al. 2018

Residential Treatment for Children & Youth

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Although many programs are working to reduce and eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion practices, these practices continue to be highly prevalent. A one-hour in-service training on Trauma-Informed Care and sensory-based alternatives for de-escalating behavior was presented to staff members working directly with adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems living in a Residential Treatment Center. Staff member attitudes regarding Trauma-Informed Care, the use of restraints, and sensory-based alternatives were measured before and after the in-service training to determine pre-existing staff attitudes and the potential influence of this training on staff attitudes.

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“…Expressive media can be used to help roles clients reexperience their trauma in a safe supportive environment. This enables them to explore and discover how they have been affected by the event and to practice skills to deal more effectively with their physiological and emotional responses (Davis, 1999;Froelich, 1992;Morgan & Johnson, 1995;ShortDegraff & Engelman, 1992).…”

Section: Occupational Therapy Contributions In Disaster Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

2011

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Effects of trauma on children: occupational therapy to support recovery

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Occupational therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder: A scoping review

Occupational therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder: A scoping review

The Attitudes and Knowledge of Residential Treatment Center Staff Members Working with Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

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