Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2025

Faculty Mentor

Nancy Carson

Abstract

Individuals living with trauma-related mental health conditions are often less participatory in meaningful occupations. Additionally, women are two to three times as likely as men to experience a trauma-related mental health condition or event (Olff, 2017). A local surf therapy organization was founded to provide local women who have experienced trauma an empowering community and meaningful activity to heal. The purpose of this quality improvement capstone experience was to enhance the sustainability of the skills taught within clinics through the creation and dissemination of a user-friendly resource platform. The skills specifically addressed are 1) Mindfulness, 2) Growth Mindset, 3) Comfort Zones, and 4) Personal Strengths. A needs assessment revealed the desire for creating trauma-informed resources to be utilized by the organization for sustainable results. This capstone experience was then used to develop and disseminate a desirable online resource guide that expands upon each of the aforementioned skills. The outcomes of this project revealed the need for follow-up resources and showed promising results for increased participation in home-based and community-based wellness activities. Stakeholders expressed their excitement and shared how they intend to use these activities in their weekly routines. Future research could be used to identify the benefits of using the resource guide in conjunction with clinics to enhance initial learning of skills and promote conversations about how to use the wellness activities outside of clinic time.

Olff M. (2017). Sex and gender differences in post-traumatic stress disorder: An update. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 8, 1351204.

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