5 Ways to Support Children (& Ourselves) in the Wake of Tragedy
When the Columbine massacre happened, I was in middle school less than an hour south of Columbine High School. I remember waiting outside our school doors in the morning while we all filed through a metal detector, fearful that congregating in such a large group could...
Trauma Informed Teaching Part 4 of 4: The Mindfulness Solution
This final post in the mindfulness and trauma series explores the topic of prevention and solution to trauma based on an understanding of trauma, the central nervous system, and adverse childhood experiences. Using a neuropsychological lens we propose that mindfulness...
Trauma Informed Teaching Part 3 of 4: Adverse Childhood Experiences
The first two posts in this series defined trauma and then explained trauma in the context of the central nervous system. This post explores the long-term health impacts of early childhood trauma and revisits our original inquiries: Remember: Everyone in the classroom...
The Fight-or-Flight Response
Trauma-Informed Teaching: Defining Trauma To understand trauma-informed teaching, it is crucial to first learn the flight or fight response. Many educators now recognize the importance of trauma-informed teaching practices, what is trauma? An event, or series of...
Trauma Informed Teaching
An eBook Series
This eBook series highlights the essential role educators play in identifying and mitigating the challenges faced by students who have experienced trauma, thereby fostering a more supportive and effective learning environment.
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