The Effect of Guided Narrative Technique on Child Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms Related to Teachers' Improper Criticism

The Effect of Guided Narrative Technique on Child Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms Related to Teachers' Improper Criticism: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Teachers' improper criticism may lead to posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in children. This cluster randomized controlled trial examined the effect of guided narrative technique (GNT) on child PTSS caused by teachers' improper criticism in school settings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 5th grade students
• 7-13 years old
• with the ability to read and write

Exclusion Criteria:

• younger than 7 years old or older than 13 years old
• having psychotic disorders