The following is a list of materials to understand and support trauma-impacted students in the classroom. The primary objective in supporting … [Read more...] about Trauma-impacted Students: Guide to Materials
Circumstances in the Classroom That Can Adversely Affect Children Who Have Been Impacted by Trauma
Children who have been impacted by trauma have brains and bodies that are primed to react quickly —to feel threatened—even in experiences that … [Read more...] about Circumstances in the Classroom That Can Adversely Affect Children Who Have Been Impacted by Trauma
Protective and Vulnerability Factors in Children’s Response to Trauma
Protective factors can contribute significantly to children’s ability to successfully cope with the circumstances or recover from them more quickly … [Read more...] about Protective and Vulnerability Factors in Children’s Response to 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
Definition of “Trauma Supportive” at School
Definitions of "trauma supportive" including description of "trauma sensitive" and "trauma informed" school environments. Please also see the Guide … [Read more...] about Definition of “Trauma Supportive” at School
Therapeutic Communication
Build positive relationships and increase student motivation. This comprehensive guide (2019) includes information about: Talk Less and Show … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Communication
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
Important Things to Remember About Memory
We all believe we're providing meaningful learning experiences for students, but if we don't have a clear understanding of the student's memory of … [Read more...] about Important Things to Remember About Memory
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