Trauma-Sensitive Instruction

The impact of trauma on learning can be significant and long lasting. Learn how you can confidently and meaningfully support your trauma-impacted students and foster trauma-informed schools with this accessible resource. The authors draw from their personal and professional experiences with trauma, mental health, and school culture to provide real insight into what you can do now to help learners build resilience, cope with adverse situations, and achieve at high levels.

Implement trauma-informed teaching practices and cultivate a classroom environment that encourages positive learning experiences:

Understand childhood trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on learners.
Develop a trauma-informed attitude and mindset.
Examine classroom structures that support trauma-sensitive practices while recognizing those that may contribute to trauma.
Gain effective classroom management strategies and techniques to support all students, including those experiencing trauma.
Learn how to develop trusting and positive relationships with trauma-impacted students and their families.

Contents:

About the Authors

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Impact of Trauma on Educators and Students

Chapter 2: The Importance of Attitude and Mindset in Working With Trauma

Chapter 3: Classroom Structures to Support Trauma-Sensitive Practices

Chapter 4: Positive Relationships With Students

Chapter 5: Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques

Chapter 6: Parent and Family Engagement

References and Resources

Index