| 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 |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s69x34gx |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129762 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s69x34gx |
