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Pocket of Sunshine: Pocket-Sized Coping Tools
Abstract
Introduction: Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) is an advocacy center, providing support for children and families who have experienced abuse. The identified issue was the need for ongoing coping resources for adolescents. Evidence corroborates the need for coping tools and support after leaving trauma programs to prevent long-term mental health struggles.
Aims: The purpose of this project was to provide adolescents at GCKH a booklet with coping mechanisms learned during the treatment program. The learning objectives were: (1) Identify three healthy coping strategies; (2) Identify two supportive resources that can be accessed after program graduation; and (3) Demonstrate one coping strategy.
Methods: The group created a booklet with clear instructions for nine healthy coping mechanisms taught during therapy at GCKH. The laminated booklet is card-sized with watercolor covers, calming colors, and is connected by a carabiner so it can be easily attached to any bag or keychain.
Results: The group assembled 43 pocket-sized booklets for adolescents at GCKH. The booklets will be distributed to therapy graduates for use during moments of distress to help calm themselves and overall, improve outcomes. Feedback from the staff at GCKH was overwhelmingly positive, with several staff members expressing interest in having booklets for themselves.
Conclusion: Continued support is essential to promote long-term healing for adolescents who have experienced abuse. There is a critical need for healthy trauma-informed coping-skills during their transition out of therapy. This project has the potential to enhance resilience and promote sustained emotional well-being beyond the clinical setting.
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- Title
- Pocket of Sunshine: Pocket-Sized Coping Tools
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Contributors
- Sallie J Shipman (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Copyright
- © the author(s)
- Identifiers
- 99381730356206600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; Population Health
- Language
- English