Resilient Warriors: An Expressive Arts-Based Resiliency Program to Promote Rural Upper Elementary Students' Resilience and Well-Being. Issue 1 (24th February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ermis-Demirtas, Hulya; Donath, Jami; Weber, Laura; Bradley, Nicole; Rizzo, Nicole
• Is Part Of: Professional school counseling. Volume 27:Issue 1a(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02-24
• Subjects: expressive arts-based resiliency program -- resilience -- well-being -- rural children; Educational counseling -- United States -- Periodicals; Educational counseling; United States; Periodicals; 371.4
• DOI: 10.1177/2156759X231160720
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1096-2409

Abstract

A considerable gap exists between rural and urban children in their mental health outcomes that has continued to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the critical role of school counselors in addressing this gap, we tested the effectiveness of a 10-week, expressive arts-based resiliency program, Resilient Warriors, with 46 rural elementary students. Results revealed a significant increase in students' resilience and well-being posttest scores. We discuss practical implications for school counseling practitioners.