by Valerie | Nov 22, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Why Change is Hard Plus 3 Tips to Ease Big Transitions Whether it is a new school year, moving and being the new kid, going on break then returning to school, or some other big change in life, these experiences can come with a different set of emotions. For many...
by Valerie | Nov 8, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Tips to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful and More Enjoyable for Your Whole Family The holiday season can be a very special time for families to enjoy celebration and togetherness. But for those parenting a child who has experienced trauma, the holiday season can...
by Valerie | Sep 27, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
These 5 Principles are the Foundation of the Healing Journey Trauma changes our perception of not only other people, but how the world and society works as a whole. When we are repeatedly subjected to trauma or traumatic events, it can literally alter how our brains...
by Valerie | Sep 13, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
3 Keys to Healing Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma is most often caused by a fracturing or breaking of trust and a poor relationship with the caregiver in their life. There are several types of childhood trauma, and while one type can be caused by severe natural...
by Valerie | Aug 23, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
And the Benefits of Using Trauma-Informed Care Trauma of any kind and at any stage of life can leave deep wounds. But that does not mean that a person who has experienced trauma cannot heal from it. However, it does take the right approach in order for a person...
by Valerie | Aug 9, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Why Recess Matters and How to Help Students with Problematic Behaviors Recess detention has been used for many, many years by educators. At first glance, recess detention can make sense–at least to adults. The consequence of taking away recess appears to get...
by Valerie | Jul 26, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Memory Loss and the Signs of Unhealed Childhood Trauma in Adults It is not uncommon for us to repress memories that are traumatizing. It is the brain’s way of coping and is not something that we consciously choose to do. It is our brain attempting to protect us from...
by Valerie | Jul 12, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
What Friends and Family Need to Know about Trauma-Informed Care For those who do not have adopted children with trauma, it can be hard for them to understand that traditional methods of parenting are unhelpful to your child with trauma. In fact, you’ve probably had...
by Valerie | Jun 28, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
Plus Tips for Parents and Camp Counselors Summer camp is often viewed as something fun and exciting for most parents and children. However, for children with trauma, it can be difficult, or even retraumatizing, if trauma-informed care is not employed by camp...
by Valerie | Jun 14, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources, Uncategorized
Helping Students from All Backgrounds Succeed in the Classroom As a teacher, when you hear the term “student engagement,” you probably think of strategies that can be built into lesson plans that help students connect and remember material better. However, you...
