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Dear Educator: A Series of Heartfelt Letters about what Kids with Trauma Need in School

Dear educator, Thank you so much for teaching my child. I appreciate this opportunity to share with you some insight into the challenges that my child has been having in your classroom and as a student in your school. I was one of you. A few short years ago, I was in your shoes. I

Posted by Sandi Lerman | Posted in Advocacy, Education, Our Voices, Parenting Traumatized Children, Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

A Trauma-Informed Revolution

by Sandi Lerman [original version published by the author, who is also a parent coach and educator, on Adoption Roots and Wings on March 12, 2018] “It is my hope that our story on trauma-informed care will not only be impactful but will also be revolutionary. It certainly has caused a revolution in my own

Posted by Sandi Lerman | Posted in Our Voices, Parenting Traumatized Children, Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

Upcoming Trauma-Sensitive Schools Trainings You Should Know About

Now that summer is almost here, educators everywhere may have time to learn more about trauma-informing their schools. These upcoming trainings at various places around the country are taking place this summer and hosted by organizations/individuals ATN knows to be trauma-informed educators. June 27-28, 2018 – 20 Things Kids with Trauma Wish Their Teachers

Posted by Julie Beem | Posted in Trauma Sensitive Schools, Trauma-Informed Events |

Behavior: Conscious or Unconscious?

–by Janyne McConnaughey, PhD The teacher and I exchanged knowing looks as a kindergartener flung herself across the table, scattering crayons and paper in every direction. We understood that intervening at this moment would only make it worse, although it probably was going to get worse anyway. I was a volunteer. I had no clue

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Attachment, Education, Parenting Traumatized Children, Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

Dear Educator

Dear educator: My kids have been blessed with many amazing teachers. I have many friends and family in education. They put in many hours and pursue continuing education to become better. Most deal with students from a wide variety of backgrounds with varying abilities, skills, weaknesses, and experiences. It is difficult to learn about every

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Advocacy, Education, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

The Effects of Trauma in the Classroom

–by Janyne McConnaughey, PhD “It’s just me.” That’s what I used to think about my behavior, including when I myself was a student. Then I began to learn. My growing understanding of the effects of trauma on children and how they learn has come from several sources. In addition to my own experiences as a

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

Back to School

–by Lorraine Fuller Back-to-school time involves mixed feelings for so many of us trauma moms. We might look forward to the respite it provides. I am a stay-at-home mom and while I love my kids, I enjoy the much-needed break at the end of a long summer. The routine my child thrives on is easier

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Education, Parenting Traumatized Children, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

Triggers: Providing Emotional Safety in the Classroom

–by Janyne McConnaughey, PhD Every adult knows that there are triggers in life. We often know each other’s triggers, and in toxic relationships, we talk about how we push each other’s buttons. We know those buttons exist, but we often don’t remember how they got there. It is even harder for children, who are not

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Education, Our Voices, Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

The Classroom through the Lens of Trauma

–by Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. The doctor my parents took me to was wise beyond his era. He said, “She seems to be a bit anxious about school. Maybe it would help to keep her home for a week.” My first-grade report card proves that his advice was taken. In the midst of almost perfect attendance,

Posted by Christa Nelson | Posted in Education, Our Voices, Therapies, Trauma, Trauma Sensitive Schools |

Listen to Julie Beem as Part of Trauma-Sensitive Schools Discussion

June 2017. Julie Beem, Executive Director of Attachment & Trauma Network, was part of a discussion of the Trauma-Informed strategies being implemented in the Kansas City, Missouri public school district on KCUR radio 89.3, the Kansas City NPR affiliate on June 15. You can listen to the interview here: http://kcur.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/trauma-sensitive-schooling-and-rogue-nuns-kcs-operation-breakthrough#stream/0

Posted by Julie Beem | Posted in Trauma Sensitive Schools, Trauma-Informed Events |