Children who have been impacted by trauma have brains and bodies that are primed to react quickly —to feel threatened—even in experiences that app … [Read more...] about Circumstances in the Classroom That Can Adversely Affect Children Who Have Been Impacted by Trauma
Circumstances or Events That Can Cause Children to Develop a Trauma Response
Nearly 50% of all children have experienced one or more of these circumstances or events, and many have experienced them in chronic, unrelenting … [Read more...] about Circumstances or Events That Can Cause Children to Develop a Trauma Response
The Impact of Childhood Complex Trauma on School Functioning
This article details the physiological, emotional, psychological, and cognitive impacts of complex trauma such as: Unregulated Stress Response … [Read more...] about The Impact of Childhood Complex Trauma on School Functioning
Supporting Trauma-impacted Students in School
This set of guidelines is organized into two major sections. The first section is a listing of dozens of supportive approaches. Following this list … [Read more...] about Supporting Trauma-impacted Students in School
Soft Skills for School and Life
Social Emotional Learning: Soft Skills for School and Life Soft skills are a combination of social skills, work habits, communication skills, … [Read more...] about Soft Skills for School and Life
The Green Zone – A Recognition-Based Program
Check charts are probably the most familiar behavior management tool to school staff and parents. In response to disruptive behavior, poor work … [Read more...] about The Green Zone – A Recognition-Based Program
Safe Room Protocol and Guidelines
The safe room is the last stage of de-escalation, and only implemented because the student cannot be kept safe by a less restrictive means. It is … [Read more...] about Safe Room Protocol and Guidelines
Distress Tolerance – Guide to Materials
Many students have trouble tolerating frustration and managing stress. They react in extreme ways to what others might consider minor or typical … [Read more...] about Distress Tolerance – Guide to Materials
Think Time Protocol and Guidelines
Think time is a form of time out, where the primary objective is to have students engage in a self-control exercise while experiencing a "no reward … [Read more...] about Think Time Protocol and Guidelines
Safe Room Progress
A chart for students: I Can Become Safe and Settled Please see other safe room articles here. direct link: Safe Room Progress … [Read more...] about Safe Room Progress
Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
Structured breaks are used to restore a productive mood. They are used to restore diminished tolerance and to provide relief within difficult … [Read more...] about Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
When to Use Breaks, Think Time and the Safe Room
Students in therapeutic programs are frequently in various stages of de-escalation, because they experience high levels of mood variability and … [Read more...] about When to Use Breaks, Think Time and the Safe Room