Gibbs, Trish_DNP_2023

Title Gibbs, Trish_DNP_2023
Alternative Title Implementation of a Trauma-Informed Yoga Program
Creator Gibbs, Trish
Collection Name Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Description The following Doctor of Nursing Practice disseration explores the efficacy of Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) as an adjunctive or alternative treatment to traditional trauma interventions to increase interoceptive awareness, process somatic symptoms, reduce trauma symptomology, and improve quality of life.
Abstract Trauma is exposure to an event or experiences perceived as a significant safety threat. Current treatments have high attrition rates, may not be suitable or effective for all survivors, are avoided by some survivors due to a requirement to disclose specifics related to their trauma, or fail to address the mind-body relationship associated with trauma.; Purpose: This project explored the efficacy of Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) as an adjunctive or alternative treatment to traditional trauma interventions to increase interoceptive awareness, process somatic symptoms, reduce trauma symptomology, and improve quality of life.; Methodology: The evidence-based 6-week TIY program was implemented at a local shelter and; survivor advocacy center. Baseline assessments were completed before the start of the TIY program and again after each class attended.; Results: Self-reported quality of life and presence of trauma symptoms were measured using quantitative data from an anonymous Qualtrics survey that included the Quality-of-Life Survey (QOLS) and Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ). Survey results indicated reduced trauma symptoms and increased quality of life scores supporting using the TIY program to improve outcomes for trauma survivors.; Implications: TIY programs appear to improve the survivor's ability to remain in the window of tolerance between hyper and hypo arousal through downregulating practices that help restore a sense of power and control while re-establishing a sense of safety within the body. This is critical to bridging a gap in treatment, combating mind-body dichotomies existing within traditional treatment, and eliminating significant barriers survivors face when seeking treatment.
Subject Post-traumatic stress disorder; Sexual assault; Physical fitness
Keywords Trauma; survivors; sexual assault; interpersonal violence; trauma-informed; yoga
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2023
Medium Dissertations
Type Text
Access Extent 68 page pdf; 4.3 MB
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Doctor of Nursing Practice. Stewart Library, Weber State University
OCR Text Show
Format application/pdf
ARK ark:/87278/s69x34gx
Setname wsu_atdson
ID 129762
Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s69x34gx
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