How to Cite
Torres Fernandez, I., Rios, G. O., James, A. L., Martinez, A., & Bravo, A. (2013). Cruzando Fronteras: Addressing Trauma and Grief in Children Impacted by the Violence in the US-Mexico Border. Revista Interamericana De Psicología/Interamerican Journal of Psychology, 46(3). https://doi.org/10.30849/rip/ijp.v46i3.304
Abstract
The focus of paper is to provide an overview of the Cruzando Fronteras project. The aim of the project was to provide assistance to school-age children who have been impacted by the violence in the US-Mexico Border. The target population for this project was130 children grades 4th and 5th from a southwestern United States elementary school. Children participated in an 8-week program that combined elements of social emotional learning (SEL) and narrative therapy. A detailed description of the program will be provided. Lessons learned and recommendations for future implementations will be also addressed.