Other Publications
The Right Mindset for Responding to Student Trauma
“Students are struggling with health and wellness like never before. Creating a culture of safety centered around relationships can help.
Students are struggling with mental health like never before. Two ASCD authors explain how creating a culture of safety centered around relationships can help, and discuss how educators’ mindsets are a key part of developing this culture.”
Trauma is a Word Not a Sentence
Authors Kristin Souers and Pete hall describe the reality of trauma in our lives. It affects everyone differently, it manifests in many ways. It is non-discriminatory. It affects us all. All of us are trying to navigate our own “mess of life.” Kristin and Pete argue that despite this truth trauma is a word, it does not have to be a life sentence. By explaining what a “culture of safety” is within the context of our schools, they explain that this “culture of safety” can support both students and educators living with trauma, and allow them to thrive.
Being a Mindful Educator After a Tragic Event
"Feeling fear is a natural response when life becomes unpredictable and scary things happen. It’s human to want to shut down, protect and bubble wrap against the fear of the possibility of something else horrible happening. And … we must remember to not let fear be the thing that drives our bus."
Responding with Care to Students Facing Trauma
Many K–12 students are experiencing ongoing life stresses. Recognizing this can help educators respond effectively to their needs. Published in Educational Leadership.
Address Trauma with Calm, Consistent Care
Strategies to help educators avoid burnout while keeping students learning-ready.
Fostering Emotional Literacy
"What we know about children and their capacity to learn centers around their ability to feel safe in their environment and their ability to regulate their bodies so they can access those learning capacities." Understanding and teaching emotional literacy is critical to lifelong success.
Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms: Building a Safe, Welcoming Nest for All Students
This post is a part of the conversation for the ASCD Forum “Learning for All = Teaching for All.”
Crisis Intervention for Children and Caregivers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence.
Published in Best Practices in Mental Health: An International Journal.