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This capstone project was completed at Star of Hope, a transitional housing facility for women and children. A needs assessment revealed that mothers struggled with routine consistency, emotional regulation, and parent–child bonding due to environmental demands. In response, a customized parenting guidebook was developed using occupational therapy principles to provide structure, bonding activities, and self-reflection strategies. Mothers who engaged with the guidebook reported improvements in organization, confidence, and interactions with their children. Sustainability was supported by leaving the guidebook with the facility and training staff for continued use. The project highlights the impact of simple, structured OT interventions in promoting resilience and meaningful family routines.
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Mothers bonding, Emotional-regulation, Children, Transition home, Stress
Medical Subject Headings
Mothers bonding, Emotional-regulation, Children, Transition home, Stress
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Side, P., & Greer, M. J. (2025, October 1). Empowering Parenting & Bonding for Women with Young Children in a Transition Home. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2025/6
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences in Fall 2025.