Books

I recommend reading 'The boy who was raised as a dog' by Bruce Perry. After that I read 'What happened to you' by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Reading those two in a row cemented a lot around the neuroscience which had context through the stories .

RTLB

We read a chapter a week and talk about it at our Admin meeting. We talk about it together and make meaning together.  We put that meaning into a Google Docs to create a staff learning journal. 

Principal

Born for Love is my favourite from these 3 books 

Teacher

After all things Dr Perry, ‘Know Me to Teach Me’ by Louise Michelle Bombèr brings together the work of all the best people in this realm:

Teacher

Anything by Dr Lori L. Desautels is worthy of reading. Always easily digested with practical suggestions for busy classroom practitioners!

Books: Connections over compliance ,  intentional neuroplasticity

And yes her new ‘manual’ Body and Brain brilliance. Love her mahi

Teacher

I'm being challenged in a good way by this book 

Teacher

Gabor Mate is amazing. An incredible speaker, thinker, educator and health practitioner. Have a play around on his website and see what might resonate with you and your research https://drgabormate.com/the-wisdom-of-trauma/ 

Teacher

A great read and so practical! 

Teacher

A beautiful book -worth a read.

Teacher 

Really user friendly

Teacher

An awesome introduction to bias.

Deputy Principal

 This practical book outlines the values, ideas and neuroscience behind trauma-informed restorative practice 

Chock-full of practical advice and brain-based tools  

SENCO

Great book!

SENCO

It is a very accessible read to increase understanding of trauma and offers some highly practical strategies for specific behaviours.

Teacher 

Great framework. Loved the examples of professional practice.

SENCO

Highly recommend - a really powerful read.

Teacher

Lots of strategies on how to help our kids understand their emotions and  manage their actions.

Teacher