Fast Feet Forward: Sports training and running practice to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in unaccompanied asylum‐seeking minors

Draper, Ana; Marcellino, Elisa; Ogbonnaya, Comfort

doi:10.1002/capr.12330

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“…Consistent with the previous study on the use of fast feet forward with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people (Draper et al, 2020), our data show that using physical activity as a form of bilateral stimulation when identifying a hot spot may aid the processing of a traumatic memory.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Following the protocol of FFF used with the UAS population (Draper et al, 2020), the protocol was underpinned by an EMDR group approach (EMDR-IGTP, Jarero et al, 1999). Fast feet forward is a 12-session protocol completed over six weeks, with each session lasting 2 hr.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A table to highlight the differences between the FFF model and EMDR therapy (Draper et al, 2020) Within this study, we aimed to replicate previous findings of the benefits of using fast feet forward (early intervention sports protocol) first used with unaccompanied asylum-seeking (UAS) minors who had complex trauma symptomatology (Draper et al, 2020). Due to the success of fast feet forward with UAS young people, this therapeutic intervention was used with a cohort of adopted children.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…In doing so, we created an atomic model which highlights how our fast feet forward work can impact one's emotions, body and brain. This atomic model by Draper et al (2020) (Figure 1) helps to demonstrate how our early intervention protocol uses a holistic standpoint from which complex trauma presentations can be processed. Looking at all three components together not only allows for each individual system to be enhanced, but also allows for wellness to emerge from their overlap.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The EMDR protocol was used as a guide to deliver this early intervention sports-based protocol following the fast feet forward protocol published by Draper et al (2020). This was divided into the following phases (…”

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confidence: 99%

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Fast Feet Forward: Early intervention protocol using bilateral movements to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in adopted children with complex trauma presentation

Draper

Marcellino

Cogbonnaya³

2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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Adopted children are a vulnerable group that have often experienced multiple traumatic events such as maltreatment, neglect and the perpetuation of abuse. These early traumatic experiences can result in compromised resilience which impacts both psychological and biological development (Cicchetti & Banny, 2014). This study used the systemic model approach, method and technique to gain an understanding of the complexity of presentation and formulation being made (Harris & Burnham, 1985). It also expanded on an early intervention sports protocol, named fast feet forward, that was previously used with unaccompanied asylum‐seeking minors with significant results. The use of running as a bilateral stimulus resulted in a rise in VOC (validity of cognition) and a reduction in SUD (subjective units of distress) scores, both after a single session and after 12 sessions. The data reported from this study replicated the previous findings of Draper et al., 2020) and showed the benefits of using fast feet forward with adopted children. The results further evidence the potential efficacy of this protocol for adopted children displaying complex trauma and show promising results for future enquiry. Future research should aim to replicate these findings with a larger sample size.

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Section: Implications For Practicesupporting

confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 95%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Fast Feet Forward: Early intervention protocol using bilateral movements to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in adopted children with complex trauma presentation

Draper

Marcellino

Cogbonnaya³

2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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Fast Feet Forward: A sports group for looked‐after children and unaccompanied asylum‐seeking children as an early intervention to process trauma and reduce distress

Draper,

Marcellino,

Benham

et al. 2023

Couns and Psychother Res

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Looked‐after children (LAC) and unaccompanied asylum‐seeking children (UASC) are likely to have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in their developmental years, leading to poorer outcomes in their health and psychosocial development. A novel, exercise‐based early intervention utilising bilateral movements for UASC and adoptive children (An early intervention framework for the emotional health and wellbeing of unaccompanied minors, 2020) called Fast Feet Forward (FFF) has shown promise in providing relief from trauma symptoms. This study seeks to replicate the effectiveness of FFF and extend it to a new population of traumatised children. Two groups of FFF occurred with 18 children participating. Results revealed a statistically significant decrease in distress and an increase in positive cognitions for UASC, showing effective processing of trauma‐related hotspots. The LAC cohort also demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in distress and disturbance. Support is demonstrated for the efficacy of FFF as a cost‐effective and resiliency‐building early intervention treatment utilising bilateral movements for traumatised populations, especially UASC.

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The effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on psychological distress in refugee children: A systematic review

Cowling

Anderson

2023

J Clin Psychol

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Objective To systematically review existing research exploring the effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing symptoms of distress amongst refugee and asylum‐seeker children. Method Six databases were searched to identify English studies presenting original empirical quantitative data (published before September 2022) testing the efficacy of psychological interventions for children from refugee and asylum‐seeking backgrounds. Quality of studies were assessed through the Appraisal Tool for Cross‐Sectional Studies as well as the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Relevant data were extracted to facilitate a narrative synthesis. Results Seventy‐one eligible articles were identified (n > 10,000). A number of cognitive‐behavioral, psychosocial, and trauma‐focused interventions that catered specifically to children and their families were identified. A synthesis of these results suggest that interventions may assist in the reduction of various psychopathologies, although the effects were mixed across intervention types. Conclusions While the review yielded promising findings, most findings were derived from small pilot and empirical studies, leading to difficulties with drawing conclusions. There remains a need for studies using more rigorous research methodologies to expand and ratify this valuable knowledge base. Clinical significance: Forced displacement is at an all‐time high. Many children are being forced to seek asylum and refuge, and they become vulnerable to the development of poor mental health, with limited understanding surrounding how to appropriately intervene. This review aims to equip clinicians with increased knowledge and confidence in working therapeutically alongside clients from refugee or asylum‐seeking background, with the goal of fostering positive mental health and wellbeing.

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Fast Feet Forward: Sports training and running practice to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in unaccompanied asylum‐seeking minors

Cited by 6 publications

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Fast Feet Forward: Early intervention protocol using bilateral movements to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in adopted children with complex trauma presentation

Fast Feet Forward: Early intervention protocol using bilateral movements to reduce stress and increase positive cognitions in adopted children with complex trauma presentation

Fast Feet Forward: A sports group for looked‐after children and unaccompanied asylum‐seeking children as an early intervention to process trauma and reduce distress

The effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on psychological distress in refugee children: A systematic review

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