Davis, LaurenAylward, AlexandraBuchanan, Rebecca2022-12-072022-12-072022-07Davis, L., Aylward, A., & Buchanan, R. (2022). Trauma-Informed Yoga: Investigating an Intervention for Mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural Contexts. Educational Studies, 58(4), 530-559.0013-1946https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/17460In a state ravaged by suicide and a mental health crisis, this study sought to mitigate impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and depressive and anxiety symptomology in high school students in a rural Montana community. Through a seven-week, twice weekly intervention of trauma-informed yoga, participants experienced statistically significant reductions in anxiety (GAD-7) and increases in Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ-11) overall scores and some subscales; noteworthy improvements were also present in depressive symptomatology (PHQ-A), salivary cortisol levels, and sleep duration. Importantly, participant qualitative feedback indicated significant benefits in focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. Further research is needed to imply generalizability and should include a larger, more diverse sample as well as utilization of control groups and an examination of academic and behavioral impacts at the school level.en-UScc-by-nc-ndhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/yogamitigatingchildhood experiencesrural contextsArticle