Trauma & young children : teaching strategies to support & empower / Sarah Erdman & Laura J. Colker with Elizabeth C. Winter.

Author/creator Erdman, Sarah author.
Other author Colker, Laura J. (Laura Jean), author.
Other author Winter, Elizabeth C., author.
Format Electronic
PublicationWashington, D.C. : The National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2020]
Copyright Date©2020
Description1 online resource (vi, 135 pages) : illustrations
Supplemental ContentEbook Central
Subjects
Early childhood education--Psychological aspects.
Psychic trauma in children.
Post-traumatic stress disorder in children.
Early childhood teachers.
Child mental health.

Other title Trauma and young children : teaching strategies to support and empower
Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Why It Is Important to Understand Trauma -- Prevalence of Trauma -- Trauma-Informed Care -- Early Childhood Educators Matter -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Two: Types of Trauma Experienced by Young Children -- What Is Trauma? -- Key Concepts Related to Trauma -- Adverse Childhood Experiences -- Causes of Trauma -- Category 1: Household and Family -- Category 2: Loss -- Category 3: Family Separation -- Category 4: Violence and Disaster -- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Contents Role of Racism in Trauma and Child Well-Being -- The Influence of Other Factors on Children's Experiences of Trauma -- Responses to Trauma Are Individual -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Three: How Trauma Affects Young Children's Brains and Their Ability to Learn -- Brain Circuits and Connections -- Experience and Brain Connections -- Responding to Stress -- The Impact of Trauma on Development and Learning -- What Toxic Stress Looks Like in Early Childhood Programs -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Four: Guiding Principles for Teaching Children with Trauma
Contents Principle 1: Recognize that All Children Will Benefit from a Trauma-Informed Approach -- Principle 2: Use a Strengths-Based Approach to Teaching -- Principle 3: Recognize, Appreciate, and Address Differing Influences on Children's Experiences with Trauma -- Principle 4: Embrace Resilience as a Goal for Every Child -- Principle 5: Help Children Learn to Regulate Their Emotions -- Principle 6: Use Positive Guidance When Dealing with Children's Challenging Behaviors -- Principle 7: Be a Role Model to Children on How to Act and Approach Learning
Contents Principle 8: Help Children Turn Negative Thinking Around -- Principle 9: Enrich Children's Lives with Art, Music, and Dance -- Principle 10: Look Beyond Children's Traumas and Celebrate the Joys in Life -- Principle 11: Remember that You Don't Have to Have All the Answers -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Five: Establishing a Safe and Inviting Environment for Learning -- Design a Physical Environment that Supports Children's Emotional, Social, Physical, and Learning Needs -- Provide Materials and Equipment that Support Learning and Healing
Contents Bring Structure to the Environment Through the Daily Schedule -- Tips for the Physical Environment -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Six: Connecting with Children -- How to Foster Relationships When Children Have Experienced Trauma -- Help Children Form Strong Friendships with Their Peers -- Mindfulness as a Tool for Building Relationships and Other Needed Skills -- Tips for Interacting with Children -- A Path Forward -- Chapter Seven: The Healing Power of Play -- Benefits of Play When There Is Trauma -- A Right to Play? -- The Impact of Trauma on Play
Abstract This go-to guide for educators helping children who have experienced trauma provides accessible information paired with practical, adaptable strategies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographic references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on EPUB title page.
Issued in other formPrint version: Erdman, Sarah. Trauma & young children. Washington, D.C. : The National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2020] 1938113675
Genre/formElectronic books.
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