Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma

Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma

Winner of the AAP Revere Awards: Professional Resources Winner for People and Populations. <P><BR> From family instability and poverty to maltreatment to rapid social and technological changes, children endure more stressors than ever before. A young child's brain is uniquely sensitive to the effects of stress and trauma, which can have detrimental long-term development impact: <BR> Difficulty learning Problems with regulating behaviors Difficulty with solving problems Struggles in recognizing and dealing with emotions Difficulty managing social interactions Long-term physical and mental health consequences <BR><BR> <b><i>Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma</b></i> can help. You will find answers, ideas, and specific classroom strategies to move children in positive directions. You will learn ways to help children build resilience, self-regulation, and self-competence. <b><i>Helping Them Heal: How Teachers Can Support Young Children Who Experience Stress and Trauma</b></i> is a sensitive, supportive, and practical guide for early childhood professionals working with young children who are burdened by stress and trauma.