Creating Educational Environments that Nurture Post-Traumatic Growth in Students Overcoming Trauma
Location
Hamilton B
Proposal Track
Research Project
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
The purpose of this session is to introduce the concept of post-traumatic growth, as well as to offer research-driven strategies designed to support, advocate for, and empower students who are managing traumatic or distressed home and family environments. Results are focused on how educators and health professionals can implement strategies and impart coping skills that nurture post-traumatic growth, helping students better integrate into the educational environment and advance to college while managing current or past traumatic experiences.
Keywords
post-traumatic growth, trauma, PTSD
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Recommended Citation
Larde, Pamela A., "Creating Educational Environments that Nurture Post-Traumatic Growth in Students Overcoming Trauma" (2017). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 8.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2017/2017/8
Creating Educational Environments that Nurture Post-Traumatic Growth in Students Overcoming Trauma
Hamilton B
The purpose of this session is to introduce the concept of post-traumatic growth, as well as to offer research-driven strategies designed to support, advocate for, and empower students who are managing traumatic or distressed home and family environments. Results are focused on how educators and health professionals can implement strategies and impart coping skills that nurture post-traumatic growth, helping students better integrate into the educational environment and advance to college while managing current or past traumatic experiences.
