Meurer John R, Schevers-Lumelsky Paula, Chelius Thomas H, Murphy Melissa, Hallowell Cody C, Currie Brandon
Medical College of Wisconsin Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee, WI USA.
STRYV365 Inc., Milwaukee, WI USA.
J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2025 Feb 26;18(2):257-264. doi: 10.1007/s40653-024-00664-z. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Positive childhood experiences build a sense of belonging and connection and predict school success and wellness. The peak team curriculum creates positive childhood experiences to build resilient mindsets and relationships for youth struggling with toxic stress. The purpose of this study was to survey the strengths and needs of predominantly Black students, grades 4-7, in a public charter school and to evaluate the impact of This research is crucial due to the high levels of toxic stress faced by these students, which can significantly impact their academic and emotional development.
In late 2020 and early 2021, 270 and then 210 students completed a 41-question survey; 25 teachers and school administrators participated in focus groups.
Surveys showed that participating students had pride, optimism, emotional awareness, and caring, supportive families. Most distrusted neighbors who were not helpful, experienced loss from death and incarceration of loved ones, and had been stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers and administrators valued the approach and recommended expansion of services. Teachers noted significant improvements in student engagement, emotional regulation, and social interactions, highlighting the program's positive impact on students' behavior and emotional well-being.
Surveys of students help to inform school health practice by revealing the strengths of children and their challenges needing attention. The program had a positive impact by improving emotional regulation, fostering supportive relationships, and building resilience. Pride, optimism, emotional awareness, and caring families improve educational success and lifelong wellbeing. Trauma-informed programs teach children how to calm themselves, regulate emotions and behaviors, tap their strengths, and build resiliency to cope.
积极的童年经历能培养归属感和联系感，并预示学业成功和身心健康。巅峰团队课程创造积极的童年经历，为受毒性压力困扰的青少年建立有韧性的思维模式和人际关系。本研究的目的是调查一所公立特许学校中4至7年级以黑人学生为主的优势和需求，并评估[具体课程名称未给出]的影响。由于这些学生面临高水平的毒性压力，这可能会显著影响他们的学业和情感发展，所以这项研究至关重要。
在2020年末和2021年初，270名然后是210名学生完成了一份41个问题的调查问卷；25名教师和学校管理人员参加了焦点小组。
调查显示，参与的学生有自豪感、乐观精神、情感意识，并且家庭关怀支持。大多数人不信任不帮忙的邻居，经历过因亲人死亡和入狱而遭受的损失，并且受到了新冠疫情的压力。教师和管理人员重视[具体课程名称未给出]方法，并建议扩大服务。教师指出学生的参与度、情绪调节和社交互动有显著改善，突出了该项目对学生行为和情感幸福的积极影响。
对学生的调查通过揭示儿童的优势和他们需要关注的挑战，有助于为学校健康实践提供信息。[具体课程名称未给出]项目通过改善情绪调节、培养支持性的人际关系和建立韧性产生了积极影响。自豪感、乐观精神、情感意识和关怀家庭能提高教育成功率和终身幸福。创伤知情项目教会孩子们如何让自己平静下来、调节情绪和行为、挖掘自身优势以及建立应对的韧性。
