Written Emotional Expression as an Intervention for Asthma

Bray, Melissa A.; Kehle, Thomas J.; Peck, Heather L.; Margiano, Suzanne G.; Dobson, Robin; Peczynski, Kate; Gardner, Kate; Theodore, Lea A.; Alric, Jolie M.

doi:10.1300/j370v22n01_08

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“…Frustrations among the studied participants were accompanied by lack of confidence, as [23] contend that self-belief is the cornerstone of anybody's ability to learn. As a result of Mbagala bombs blasts, majority of learners reported lack of confidence in themselves and their academic ability.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Written emotional expression of one's trauma has been very successful in producing beneficial health results, and has recently been used in schools as an intervention for asthma with effective results [23]. By letting traumatized students write about their innermost thoughts and feelings concerning the traumatic event three to five times for 20 minutes, the educational psychologist may administer this as a self-help method for children and adolescents following trauma.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

2014

J Trauma Treat

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Tanzania has been prone to both natural and man-made disasters such as droughts, floods, accidents, earthquakes, and locus invasions. These disasters affect livelihoods; destroy infrastructure, cause food shortages and health problems. The Uncontrolled explosions of bombs on 29th April 2009, at the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) armouries in Mbagala military facility, in Dar es Salaam must have been a terrible experience, with psychological as well as physical consequences. The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological effects of bomb blasts on academic development among the children involved in the tragedy. It was put forward that the studied children would exhibit psychological disorders resulting from bombs blasts, and such disorders would have impact on their learning. This study was qualitative in nature, and purposive sampling was applied in selecting both students and teachers for the study. The study was conducted in the two primary schools (Maendeleo and Mbagala Kuu) that are too close to the military base where the bombs exploded. It was found that bombs blasts had caused intrusive thoughts, frustrations and low confidence to the children, which in turn affected their academic performance, mainly in mathematics and science subjects. The study suggests that these children should be supported just as it is for students with special educational needs.

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Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

2014

J Trauma Treat

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“…Positive psychological and physical effects among individuals with asthma have resulted from interventions including written emotional expression [10], yoga [11], relaxation and guided imagery [12] and passive music therapy [13].…”

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“…Treatment techniques that focus on psychological interventions for asthma include cognitive behavioral therapy [14], art therapy to encourage expression, discussion and problem solving [15], music therapy in both passively listening to, and actively selecting music choices [16] and written emotional expression, or disclosure therapies [10,17].…”

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Mindful Meditation for Individuals with Asthma and Anxiety: Promising Results from a Multiple Baseline Study

Cheryl¹,

Loc²,

Ls³

et al. 2017

J Yoga Phys Ther

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Asthma is a disease that affects the overall health and quality of life of millions of children and adults in the U.S. In addition to the physical symptoms and the limitations, many people with asthma also experience anxiety. Psychological interventions used in conjunction with standard treatment have successfully reduced anxiety, as well as improved lung functioning among people with asthma. Mindfulness techniques have been shown to reduce anxiety among children, adolescents and adults. This study sought to determine if mindfulness meditation might reduce anxiety and also improve lung functioning. It was found that lung functioning was moderately improved, especially on the day of the sessions, pre and post treatment. Anxiety was also substantially improved during the pre and post in-session treatment.

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“…The psychological problems that children experience comorbid with their asthma generally involve internalizing behavior disorders, with anxiety and depression being most prevalent (Bray et al, 2006). These outcomes are without race or ethnicity disparities.…”

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Children with asthma: Assessment and treatment in school settings

Bray

Kehle²,

Grigerick

et al. 2007

Psychology in the Schools

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Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. It affects approximately 12% of American children, and it appears that that incidence is increasing. Asthma in children negatively influences school‐based outcomes such as absenteeism and friendship formation. Potential triggers of asthma include environmental allergens, exercise, weather, and emotional states. These lead to airway swelling and muscle constriction, which ultimately block airflow and impede breathing. In addition to medical treatments, the implementation of psychologically based interventions has been efficacious in school settings. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Written Emotional Expression as an Intervention for Asthma

Cited by 10 publications

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Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

Mindful Meditation for Individuals with Asthma and Anxiety: Promising Results from a Multiple Baseline Study

Children with asthma: Assessment and treatment in school settings

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Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

Trauma Leaves Children Behind: Impact of Psychological Distress on Childrens Learning

Mindful Meditation for Individuals with Asthma and Anxiety: Promising Results from a Multiple Baseline Study

Children with asthma: Assessment and treatment in school settings

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