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Trauma & young children : teaching strategies to support & empower / Sarah Erdman, Laura J. Colker ; with Elizabeth C. Winter.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Erdman, Sarah, author.
- Colker, Laura J., author.
- Winter, Elizabeth C., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Children with mental disabilities--Education.
- Children with mental disabilities.
- Psychic trauma in children.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder in children.
- Teacher participation in educational counseling.
- Educational psychology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (205 pages) : color illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Washington : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2020]
- Summary:
- Trauma Is in Children's Lives-But So Are You The world can be a confusing, frightening place to young children. More than ever, early childhood educators need accurate information and practical guidance for helping children and families who have experienced trauma. Following a healing-centered approach to working with children ages 3-6, this book provides an understanding of * What trauma is, what causes it, and its potential effects on the brain and learning * Why your relationships with children and families are critical to promoting healing * How to create trauma-informed programs and implement practices that support children and families * How to care for your own well-being The thread of hope woven throughout will encourage you as you help children and families find a path forward-not only to survive but also to flourish.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Types of trauma experienced by young children
- How trauma affects young children's brain and their ability to learn
- Guiding principles for teaching children with trauma
- Establishing a safe and inviting environment for learning
- Connecting with children
- The healing power of play
- Partnering with families
- Trauma-informed care in school and community
- Caring for yourself.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781938113680
- 1938113683
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