Using PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for EMOTIONAL RECOVERY After a Natural Disaster
Using PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for EMOTIONAL RECOVERY After a Natural Disaster
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DOI:
10.1080/07303084.2013.767729
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发表时间:
2013-01-01
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0.9
通讯作者:
Sinelnikov, Oleg A.
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作者:
Wahl-Alexander, Zachary;Sinelnikov, Oleg A.
After traumatic events, such as a natural disaster, children who are directly or indirectly affected by the event often have a number of intense emotional reactions. It is important for educators to understand common emotional and psychological responses to disastrous events and to try to help. This article describes a physical activity program for elementary school students who were affected by a natural disaster. The program aimed to reduce students' stress and anxiety levels, provide students with developmentally appropriate physical activity, offer students a platform for shared experiences, and provide students with ways to cope with traumatic events. The program included somatic and psychological stress-reduction techniques, art therapy, and group sharing sessions, all integrated within developmentally appropriate physical activity.