Thesis
Path to presence: direction for assessment and evaluation of trauma-informed yoga
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Drexel University
Jun 2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7393
Abstract
Trauma affects a whole person - mind, body and soul. Yet, the predominant treatments for traumatic stress disorders tend to address only psychological symptoms. Trauma-informed yoga is an innovative mind-body therapy developed to help trauma survivors regain a sense of control over their body and emotions. As trauma is a well-recognized and complex public health problem, community-based organizations are increasingly interested in offering trauma-informed yoga programs in places such as: schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities. Research on trauma-informed yoga is in its infancy. There is still no consensus on the appropriate way to evaluate the effects of yoga on the symptoms of trauma. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to provide community-based trauma-informed yoga programs with assessment and evaluation information and tools particularly for populations that share a disproportionate burden of trauma, including at-risk youth, women, and the incarcerated. An in-depth literature analysis of studies that evaluated yoga and trauma was conducted and experts in the field were interviewed. The research gained informed the development of several working evaluation tools and recommendations. These tools can be used for the design, implementation, monitoring and review of trauma-informed yoga programs.
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Details
- Title
- Path to presence
- Creators
- Anna Henderer - DU
- Contributors
- Nancy Epstein (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health; Community Health and Prevention; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 7393; 991014632669604721