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...
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...
by Valerie | Feb 28, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
While There are Negative Side Effects, There is Still Hope in Healing! When left untreated, childhood trauma can have some lasting negative effects well into adulthood. We have touched on those negative effects of unresolved trauma in several previous articles,...
by Valerie | Feb 14, 2023 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources, School Resources
8 Steps to Creating a Classroom that Helps All Students get Grounded and Ready to Learn When you think of an elementary classroom, a typical setting comes to mind. You see small desks, often lined up or grouped together. They have the child’s name taped to the top of...
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...
