Date Approved
2009
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Social Work
Abstract
In today’s society the number of children who experience childhood trauma is increasing significantly. As a result of this increase, the number of people seeking treatment is also on the rise. For this study, data were collected using both qualitative interviews (N=10) and an online quantitative survey (N=32). Practitioners’ views of effectiveness ranged from both more traditional treatments to emerging alternative treatments. Recent knowledge from brain research shows trauma impacts both the left and right side of the brain. Many practitioners noted effective treatment needs to be comprehensive. This is supported by literature recommending modalities that work with the effect trauma has on both sides of the brain.
Recommended Citation
Storie, Mary Sue, "Practitioners' views of effective treatment options for childhood trauma" (2009). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 212.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/212