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The purpose of this book is to both support schools in their creation of trauma sensitive school systems and classrooms and provide practical strategies for educators to implement in the classroom.
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Section I: Background Knowledge for Children of Trauma
Chapter 1: What Does the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Tell Us About Educating Children of Trauma?
Section II: Help! Impact of Trauma and the Interventions to Success
Chapter 2: A Domestic Violence Primer for Educators
Chapter 3: Impact of Trauma on Children Across Developmental Stages
Chapter 4: Impact of Trauma and the Interventions for Children's Language and Memory
Chapter 5: Impact of Trauma on Relationships and Self-Regulation
Section III: Toolbox with More Strategies to Support Children of Trauma
Chapter 6: Supporting Reading and Writing Skills for Children of Trauma
Chapter 7: The Healing Power of Children's Literature
Chapter 8: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness and Positive School Climate
Chapter 9: Teaching Resilience, Grit and Determination
Chapter 10: Practicing Self-Care for Educators
About the Author
About the author
Colleen Lelli, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor in the Educational Specialists Department and the Director of the Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini University. Dr. Lelli brings close to 25 years of experience in the education field and has published, researched and presented widely while providing teachers and professionals key strategies to support children of trauma to learn effectively in the classroom.
