Fostering resilient learners : strategies for creating a trauma-sensitive classroom

Souers, Kristin (author.). Hall, Peter A., 1971- (author.).

Summary: The authors - a mental health therapist and a veteran principal - provide proven, reliable strategies to help you: understand trauma and how it affeccts learning,build strong relationships and creae a safe space for learning, adopt a strength-based approach, and avoid frustration and burn out with self-care techniques.

Record details

ISBN: 9781416621072 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
215 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Alexandria, Virginia : ASCD, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. Trauma -- Chapter 1. Understanding Trauma and the Prevalence of the Not-OK -- Chapter 2. The Manifestation of ACEs in the Classroom -- Part II. Self-Awareness -- Chapter 3. Cement Shoes: Staying True to Who You Are -- Chapter 4. Stay Out of Oz: Remaining Grounded Amid Chaos -- Chapter 5. When in Doubt, Shut Your Mouth and Take a Breath -- Chapter 6. It's Not About You -- Part III. Relationship --Chapter 7. No One Said Relationship Is Easy -- Chapter 8. The Power of Relationship -- Chapter 9. Names, Labels, and the Need for Control -- Chapter 10. Doors and Windows: Remembering to Explore All Options -- Part IV. Belief -- Chapter 11. Forever Changed, Not Forever Damaged -- Chapter 12. It's OK to Be Not-OK -- Chapter 13. Don't Let Fear Drive the Bus -- Part V. Live, Laugh, Love -- Chapter 14. Grace --Chapter 15. The Cookie Jar: The Art of Giving Praise (and Self-Praise) -- Chapter 16. The Self-Care Challenge.