by Valerie | Jan 24, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Long-Term Effects of Unresolved Trauma in Teens and Adults Childhood often brings to mind innocence, optimism, wonder, and joy. It is a time of security and feeling protected and loved by the adults in your life. The stability in knowing they are protected and loved...
by Valerie | Jan 10, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
Ideas for Designing a Space that is Calming and Regulating Spaces evoke some type of emotion, whether it is a home, a classroom, or an office. Making a space “trauma informed” might sound silly on the surface, but when you approach it from the view of wanting a space...
by Valerie | Dec 27, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
The Types of Brain Breaks and Tips for Effectively Using Them to Assist in Regulation Our brains cannot run at 100% all of the time. Brain breaks are a really helpful tool for anyone, but particularly for children with trauma. Like medicine, they are designed to help...
by Valerie | Dec 13, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression During Adulthood If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of self-harm, call 911. Childhood...
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...
