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Publication Date
2017
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Study Type
Qualitative
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School for Social Work
Keywords
Post-traumatic stress disorder-Treatment, Body-mind centering, Somatic interventions, Trauma, PTSD, Perceived efficacy, United States, Trauma disorders, Treatment
Abstract
This study sought to explore U.S. clinicians’ perceptions of somatic interventions in the clinical treatment of trauma-related symptoms. Qualitative data was gathered through an anonymous online survey with nine open-ended questions exploring knowledge, use, and perceived efficacy of somatic interventions. Sixteen participants completed the survey. Participants varied in their level of formal training in somatic intervention. Upon analysis of the survey data, this study found that all participants use grounding techniques. Most participants reported that these interventions benefit their clients, especially those who do not respond to talk therapies. Participants reported a desire for access to more knowledge, training and empirical support for their interventions. Clinicians' barriers to access were discussed.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Malone, Margaret Rose, "Clinicians' perspectives on somatic interventions in the treatment of trauma" (2017). Masters Thesis, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/1938
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Comments
iii, 38 pages. Includes bibliographical references (pages 30-32)