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The Science of Chronic Stress and Dysregulation

The Science of Chronic Stress and Dysregulation

by Valerie | Jul 25, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

Plus How to Manage Overreaction to Stress  Teaching can be rewarding but it can also be difficult at times. Have you ever found yourself thinking that a student is overreacting?  It’s important to stop and really think about this though. When someone’s...
Untreated Childhood Trauma and Incarceration

Untreated Childhood Trauma and Incarceration

by Valerie | Jul 11, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

The Lifelong Consequences of Untreated Childhood Trauma Could Include Jail Time My focus is on healing childhood trauma. It’s for good reason too. Not only does it help improve your own mental health, but it can vastly improve your life. To expound on that point,...
Sleep Hygiene and Regulation

Sleep Hygiene and Regulation

by Valerie | Jun 27, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

The Role Sleep Plays in Brain Health and Staying Regulated Life is busy and stressful. With so many demands, investing in good sleep may not be on the top of your priority list. All the yawning, increased stress, and poor reactions to that stress are big indicators...
Childhood Trauma and the Role of Race and Ethnicity

Childhood Trauma and the Role of Race and Ethnicity

by Valerie | Jun 13, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

Diversity in Race and Ethnicity Means a Diversity in Adverse Childhood Experiences Childhood trauma can affect anyone. It crosses all lines–racial and ethnic. No matter who has experienced childhood trauma, the effects can be devastating, both in the short-term and...
The Surprising Link Between Childhood Trauma and Athletic Success 

The Surprising Link Between Childhood Trauma and Athletic Success 

by Valerie | May 23, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

Plus the Link Between Artistic Success and Adverse Childhood Experiences Having suffered from childhood trauma does not make one automatically unable to succeed in life. In fact, there is a surprising link between athletic success and even artistic success for those...
How to Help Students with Trauma Grow Through Positive, Safe Relationships

How to Help Students with Trauma Grow Through Positive, Safe Relationships

by Valerie | May 9, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

The Role Psychological Safety Plays In Schools  Relationships are important. Every student needs someone at school they can talk to when they are struggling. The question is for educators, do your students have that person? Even more important than just any...
Ways to Support Students During Transitions

Ways to Support Students During Transitions

by Valerie | Apr 25, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

6 Relational Tips to Ease Students Through Tough Transitions  Change can be hard, no matter our age or state of mind. That is one of the things that can make transitions so difficult. Whether a student is navigating a new school or moving from one class to another,...
How Art Therapy Can Help Children Heal from Trauma

How Art Therapy Can Help Children Heal from Trauma

by Valerie | Apr 11, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

What is Art Therapy and How It Works Trauma is a real brain injury. Its effects can be wide ranging and destructive. Childhood trauma can cause the brain to function at a lower level (the brainstem rather than the cortex) and a child experiences fight or flight. Being...
Why Trauma-Informed Classrooms Requires a Whole-School Effort 

Why Trauma-Informed Classrooms Requires a Whole-School Effort 

by Valerie | Mar 28, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

Guiding Children Toward Healing from Trauma Takes a Village Creating trauma-informed spaces in schools is gaining momentum, however, it still varies from room to room in many schools. But there is a reason why advocates of trauma-informed spaces advocate for...
Creating Classrooms Where Students are Safe to Engage

Creating Classrooms Where Students are Safe to Engage

by Valerie | Mar 8, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources

Breaking Down Norms in the Classroom to Create Trauma-Informed Spaces In the past, the norm around classrooms was that students were expected to quietly sit still for the duration of a class period. However, creating a trauma-informed space requires that we break that...
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