Support for students exposed to trauma the SSET program

Exposure to community and interpersonal violence is a public health crisis that adversely affects many children in American communities. After witnessing or experiencing trauma, many children experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, behavioral problems, substance abuse,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jaycox, Lisa
Other Authors: Langley, Audra K., Dean, Kristin L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND 2009, 2009
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Group leader training manual – Prevalence and impact of exposure to violence – What is SSET? – Goals and theory of SSET – Selecting students for SSET – Forming and scheduling groups – Dealing with trauma and violence exposure – Working with students who have been multiply traumatized or abused – Disclosure by group members – Disclosure by group leaders – Clinical backup and consultation – Special student and group issues – Matching problems and goals – Homework assignments – Ending the group – Scenarios : what to do when you can’t think of an example – Lesson plans – Lesson one. Introduction – Lesson two. Common reactions to trauma and strategies for relaxation – Lesson three. Thoughts and feelings – Lesson four. Helpful thinking – Lesson five. Facing your fears – Lesson six. Trauma narrative, part one – Lesson seven. Trauma narrative, part two – Lesson eight. Problem solving – Lesson nine. Practice with social problems and the hot seat – Lesson ten. Planning for the future and graduation – Lesson materials and worksheets