Research has demonstrated links between childhood trauma and changes in brain development that negatively impact students' academic achievement, language development, student behavior, and mental health. Trauma impacts children across all aspects of their lives, including within the school setting. Traumatic experiences can have a negative impact…

Research has shown that individuals resettled as refugees are represented as passive victims who are dependent on government aid, and are often associated with trauma (MacDonald, 2015; Shapiro & MacDonald, 2017). This should not undermine the traumatic and difficult experiences that people resettled as refugees undergo, but a focus on such…

This study examined the relationship between polyvictimization, psychological distress, and trauma symptoms in college men and women. Childhood victimization was common among participants. Regression analyses revealed that polyvictimization (i.e., high cumulative levels of victimization) is a better predictor of psychological distress and trauma…

Schools regularly find themselves dealing with the aftermath of family, community and national tragedies. In this article, two university-based educators share their experiences of working with schools to engage children in arts-based activities to support the processing of the traumatic events they endured. In both cases, children in local…

This article presents the natural disaster and how it affects children over the world. When there is a natural disaster occurring such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, it can affect not only the family but the children as well. The children are often left to relocate, live with other family members, or separated from their parents. Natural…

The article mainly focuses on the relationship between the physical education (PE) lesson and Syrian refugee students (SRS), who have been enrolled in public schools in Adiyaman/Turkey. The study investigates how PE contributes to the adaptation of SRS and which parameters are more effective on reducing the traumas which come with immigration. The…

Objective: Childhood trauma is associated with a variety of risky, unhealthy, or problem behaviors. The current study aimed to explore experiential avoidance and mindfulness processes as mechanisms through which childhood trauma and problem behavior are linked in a college sample. Participants: The sample consisted of college-aged young adults…

This policy analysis project looked at evaluating state level policy for the creation and implementation of trauma informed schools. American schools strive to provide an educational environment, which is supportive and supports students so they can reach their full potential. Many students in American schools today suffer from some level of…

Introduction: The purpose of the project, the identification of the problem, guiding questions, and learning objectives are included in section I. Information concerning the conception and development of this project is included in this section. This project was devised to help state, district, and building leaders in education understand the…

This policy analysis project looked at evaluating state level policy for the creation and implementation of trauma informed schools. American schools strive to provide an educational environment, which is supportive and supports students so they can reach their full potential. Many students in American schools today suffer from some level of…

Many refugee children experience trauma in early childhood. Effective, tailored interventions are needed to improve refugee children's access to preventive mental health. We interviewed refugee-serving stakeholders and parents participating in an evidence-based preventive mental health and wellness intervention adapted for Afghan refugee children…

Built for More, The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work will highlight OST research and illustrative practices and bring forward multi-disciplinary perspectives about future trends, innovations, and the impact of OST on the future workforce. The focus is on OST programs as well as related activities that contribute to…

Children living in poverty face numerous challenges that negatively affect their wellbeing and thus their ability to learn. The consequences of poverty that interfere with students' learning include inattentiveness, demotivation, and feelings of powerlessness, shame, and anger. To reach these children, with the goal of helping them become healthy,…

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of existing scholarship on the Indigenization of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Providing a careful review of this literature contributes a missing map of this field of scholarship and shares key insights for scholars. This is a timely contribution. While the assessment of prior…

Objective: Few studies have explored the impact of insecure attachment on college student mental health. The present study examined how anxious and avoidant attachment to a mother, father, and best friend were related to depression and resilience in emerging adults exposed to trauma. Participants: Participants included 372 trauma-exposed emerging…