DESCRIPTION
This module presents the topic of trauma and neglect. Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) will be defined and the impact on development will be discussed. The supportive role of teachers in the growth and development of children faced with multiple ACES will also be discussed.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the impact of childhood trauma and neglect on child development.
- Cultivate positive, healthy relationships to provide necessary social support.
- Foster children’s mindfulness and resilience as tools for intervention and prevention.
HANDOUT
Trauma and Neglect Handout
RESOURCES
Books
Beal, D. (2016). The Brain Power Classroom: Ten Essentials for Focus, Mindfulness, and Emotional Wellness. Gilbert, AZ: Best Life Media.
Craig, S. (2008). Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt: Strategies for Your Classroom. Towson, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
Souers, K., & Hall, P. (2016). Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. Classic edition. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Articles
Activities for Emotional Resilience
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/emotional-resilience-activities/
Crisis Prevention Institute
https://institute.crisisprevention.com/EDTraumaInformedCare.html/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ed-tofu-tic-search&msclkid=53c74e5843fd1c99f3312b8ca63cbc53
DeAngelis, T. (2023). How to help kids navigate friendships and peer relationships: Teaching them psychological tools now can aid them well into adulthoood.
Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/topics/parenting/navigatingfriendships#:~:text=Some%20ideas%3A%201%20Help%20them%20act%20with%
20kindness.,2%20Encourage%20them%20to%20take%20another%E2%80%99s%20perspective.%20
Dorado, J., & Zakrewski, V. (2013). How to help a traumatized child in the classroom: Exposure to chronic trauma is having tragic effects on some of our students. How can educators help? Retrieved from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_silent_epidemic_in_our_classrooms#:~:text=How%20can%
20educators%20help%3F%201%201%29%20%20Recognize,5%205%29%20%20Take%20care%20of%20yourself.%20
Videos
Helping Children after Trauma
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=helping+children+with+childhood+trauma&&
mid=D8C897E7429366B70F4AD8C897E7429366B70F4A&&FORM=VRDGAR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPVlYia4dms
Mindfulness Activities
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=creating+mindfulness+in+the+classroom&&
view=riverview&mmscn=mtsc&mid=D8975C73CB500710C62BD8975C73CB500710C62B&&aps=4&FORM=VMSOVR
Resilience Building
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=building+resiliency+in+preschoolers&&
mid=4622C0319E67C1A63AE94622C0319E67C1A63AE9&&FORM=VRDGAR
TED Talk on ACES
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=ted+talk+on+ACES&mid=8EEB605155EB93EE993A8EEB605155EB93EE993A&FORM=VIRE
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Martin Luther College Courses
EDU8106 Play and Learning Experiences
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary
EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood
EDU 8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher
