Learning/Survival Brain video is a good 'quick' introduction on struggles that
Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators (pdf document)
TED Talk: Effects of Childhood Trauma (17 min video)
In our district one school (Bud Carlson Academy) is finishing their process of being certified as a Trauma-skilled school with the NDPC this spring. Staff at the school as well as 6 staff members at SHS will be completing their specialist training as well.
Trauma-Skilled Specialist Certification is founded on NDPC’s Trauma-Skilled Schools Model, a research-based guide for structuring school climate, modifying instructional practices, and imparting educator skills to improve achievement and graduation outcomes for trauma impacted and adversely stressed students.
Lipsky, L. V., & Burk, C. (2009). Trauma stewardship: An everyday guide to caring for self while caring for others. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler.
Mathieu, F. (2015). The compassion fatigue workbook: Creative tools for transforming compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization. New York, NY: Routledge.
Souers, K., & Hall, P. A. (2016). Fostering resilient learners: Strategies for creating a trauma-sensitive classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Pianta, R. C. (1999). Enhancing relationships between children and teachers. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
RSD Presentation: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools: Kate O. Salvati, MS, NCSP, Erin Mahoney, Ed.D.
http://www.cassieyackleypsyd.com/
https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/