The Supporting Transformation and Resilience (STAR) program is a groundbreaking doctoral project in the field of occupational therapy designed to enhance the resilience, quality of life, and overall well-being of adult survivors of childhood trauma who are raising a child with a disability. Childhood trauma can profoundly impact an individual's life, and caring for a child with a disability can introduce additional challenges, making it essential to develop a comprehensive support program tailored to this specific population. STAR uses a mixed-method experimental design with a waitlist control group. The STAR program leverages a hybrid approach, combining psychoeducational and experiential components underpinned by a peer mentor model. The in-person sessions are proposed to be held at the YMCA, spanning a 12-week period with weekly in-person gatherings. Furthermore, participants will engage in a once-weekly asynchronous email support group and have access to online modules available around the clock.
The waitlist control group will be granted access to the online modules, offering a basis for comparison with the participants actively engaging in the in-person and online aspects of the program. The aim of the STAR program is not only to gather critical data but also to offer support and resources for survivors of childhood trauma, creating a holistic approach that addresses their unique needs and circumstances. The STAR program holds the potential to shed light on the impact of a novel occupational therapy health promotion initiative on the resilience, quality of life, and overall well-being of its participants. This project anticipates significantly contributing to the occupational therapy and trauma fields. It has the potential to enhance the lives of those who face the challenges of both childhood trauma and caring for a child with a disability.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48755 |
| Date | 13 May 2024 |
| Creators | Ram, Paula |
| Contributors | Jacobs, Karen |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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