Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2025
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Taryn Akgul
Keywords
Trauma, interventions, students, schools
Abstract
Knowledge of the implementation of trauma interventions within the school environment can be crucial for academic and lifelong success. The literature review portion will define trauma, examine the prevalence among high school students and explores the impact trauma can have on mental health, academic performance and their social-emotional well-being. It discusses the significant number of students entering high school with traumatic experiences and emphasizes the need for trauma-informed approaches that can be used in schools. The effectiveness of group versus individual therapy is compared, along with an analysis of school-based and social-emotional curriculum. Based on this information, there is a need for trauma groups in high schools. A group manual is included and will provide several structured activities that are utilizing trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices. This allows school counselors and mental health professionals the ability to create a safe and inclusive environment to help students manage their trauma symptoms.
Recommended Citation
Cowden, Megan, "Path to Empowerment: A Trauma Group of High School Students" (2025). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 1032.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/1032
