Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients
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Project Description
Unfortunately, my time at Highland Elementary was cut abruptly short due to school closures as a result of COVID-19 . However, I was able to work with a caseload of an average of 10 students. I provided one-on-one therapist sessions once weekly. I worked with them to process trauma, learn how to self-regulate their emotions, work on alleviating problematic behaviors in the classroom, and/or develop coping skills and strategies. More specifically in the sessions, we completed Theraplay Exercises, Sand Tray Therapy, played Emotion Uno, made Stress Balls, etc. I helped determine the needs of the students and helped connect them and their families to resources. I also educated on trauma-informed practices as appropriate. I also planned a community resource fair. We were unable to host the fair due to COVID-19, but I did all the work and made the connections. I also completed the application for a grant for the fair. I am hoping the school uses my materials to host the fair next year. Also, during my internship, I had some major life changes, unexpectedly. I became a mother overnight to my siblings and nieces due to an immediate removal order by DHS/the courts. It was challenging juggling school, court Aspen Olsen - Highland Elementary School dates, dhs involvement, internship, college, state boards, etc. However, I succeeded in the face of adversity and have been embracing the lifestyle change.
Department
Department of Social Work
Community Group
Highland Elementary School
First Advisor
Matthew Vasquez
Date Original
Spring 2020
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©2020 Aspen Olsen
Language
en
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Olsen, Aspen, "Aspen Olsen - Highland Elementary School" (2020). Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients. 8.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/koob_recipients/8
