Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Anxiety management techniques are commonly used by occupational therapists in mental health settings to help reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and facilitate participation in meaningful occupations. With a growing number of human trafficking victims in Washington state, local non-profit organizations have begun to team with health professionals and law enforcement to become involved in their rescue and reintegration. This is a current emerging practice area for occupational therapists. A “relaxation” kit and accompanying manual were created to assist staff at Genesis Project Safe-house of South King County in providing relaxing activities that facilitate participation in rest for trafficked youth suffering from posttraumatic stress. After an in-service training, 90% of staff demonstrated knowledge of the kit’s purpose and safe implementation. One hundred percent of feedback from staff was positive concerning usefulness. As this shelter transitions into a 24-hour shelter and residential facility, staff will have a resource to promote health and well-being for these girls as they begin the process of rescue and reintegration.
Author: Julie Snider
Language: English
Topic: Sex work and related issues
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W28528111