Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
It never hurts to be reminded of the basic facts of childhood trauma and the importance of trauma-informed, trauma-sensitive communities and schools. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a number of resources to provide school administrators, teachers, staff, and concerned parents with basic information about working with traumatized children in the school system.
FACT: One (1) out of every four (4) children attending school has been exposed to a traumatic event that can affect learning and/or behavior.
FACT: Trauma can impact school performance.
FACT: Trauma can impair learning.
FACT: Traumatized children may experience physical and emotional distress.
FACT: You can help a child who has been traumatized.
It covers:
- Trauma Facts for Educators
- Suggestions for Educators
- Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Preschool Children
- Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Elementary School Students
- Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School Students
- Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School Students
- Brief Information on Childhood Traumatic Grief for School Personnel
- Self-Care for Educators
- Understanding Child Traumatic Stress: A Guide for Parents
- Brief Information on Childhood Traumatic Grief
It’s a guarantee that much of this information will resonate!
