LCSH
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Treatment; Post-traumatic stress disorder--United States; Human trafficking victims
Abstract
Anxiety management techniques are commonly used by occupational therapists in mental health settings to help reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and facilitate participation in meaningful occupations. With a growing number of human trafficking victims in Washington state, local non-profit organizations have begun to team with health professionals and law enforcement to become involved in their rescue and reintegration. This is a current emerging practice area for occupational therapists. A “relaxation” kit and accompanying manual were created to assist staff at Genesis Project Safe-house of South King County in providing relaxing activities that facilitate participation in rest for trafficked youth suffering from posttraumatic stress. After an in-service training, 90% of staff demonstrated knowledge of the kit’s purpose and safe implementation. One hundred percent of feedback from staff was positive concerning usefulness. As this shelter transitions into a 24-hour shelter and residential facility, staff will have a resource to promote health and well-being for these girls as they begin the process of rescue and reintegration.
First Advisor
Christine deRenne-Stephan, MA, OTR/L
Second Advisor
Lucretia A. Berg, MSOT, OTR/L
Third Advisor
George S. Tomlin, PhD, OTR/L
Date of Completion
Spring 2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Format
URI
http://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/ms_occ_therapy/31
Language
English
Rights
Degree Name
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Date of Award
4-1-2012
Department
Occupational Therapy
Institution
University of Puget Sound
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