Child, Only, Stress
Conditions
Keywords
school
Brief summary
We explored the meaning and outcomes of a 4-month program designed to build capacity of school personnel in implementing evidence-based strategies for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being among students in school settings. A one-group (N 93) mixed-methods design using a pretest-posttest survey and qualitative analysis of their written reactions was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of the Calm Moments Cards program.
Detailed description
In order to explore the effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards program on school personnel's ability to recognize signs of stress and the implementation of embedded strategies to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being, we conduct a mixed-methods research study using pretest-posttest surveys (assessing knowledge, beliefs, and actions) and qualitative analysis of written reflections about the meaning and use of the Calm Moments Cards. The focus of the intervention is on prevention of stress and anxiety based on situational stressors (e.g. taking a test, completing an assignment) so that students can focus on and succeed in doing their schoolwork. Occupational therapy practitioners oriented school personnel to the signs of stress and the use of the 17 Calm Moments Cards using a 1 hour inservice. This was followed by informal coaching to foster implementation.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALprofessional development in Calm Moments Cards program
Professional development (lecture and coaching)was used in combination with informal coaching by occupational therapy practitioners to educate school personnel on signs of stress and how to embed evidence based strategies (cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sensory) throughout the school day to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being in students using the Calm Moments Cards program.
Sponsors
Cleveland State University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
A one-group (N 93) mixed-methods design using a pretest-posttest survey and qualitative analysis of written reflections was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of the Calm Moments Cards program.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* School personnel representing teachers, related service providers and para-educators working with elementary students in schools
Exclusion criteria
* School personnel who were informed of but declined to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in knowledge, beliefs, and actions regarding recognizing and reducing stress in children | 4 months | 20 questions using Likert Scale |
Outcome results
None listed