Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students A Guide for School-Based Professionals

by Rossen, Eric; Hull, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780199766529
• ISBN10: 0199766525
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780190632823
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-11-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

Traumatic or adverse experiences are pervasive among school-aged children and youth. Trauma undermines students' ability to learn, form relationships, and manage their feelings and behavior. School-based professionals working with traumatized students are often unaware of their complex needs or how to meet them within the hours of the typical school day. Combining knowledge of the cognitive and behavioral effects of trauma, evidence-based interventions, educational best practices, and the experiences of veteran educators,Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionalspresents a new framework for assisting students with a history of trauma. Designed specifically for busy educators who work with traumatized students daily, this volume brings together practitioners, researchers, and other experts with backgrounds in education, school psychology, school nursing, school social work, school counseling, school administration, clinical psychology, resilience, and trauma studies to examine the impacts of numerous traumatic experiences on school-aged children and youth. The book provides practical, effective, and implementable strategies and resources for adapting and differentiating instruction, modifying the classroom and school environments, and building competency for students affected by trauma. Chapters offer techniques and strategies designed for all types of educational environments and in the context of multiple potential sources of trauma. Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students is an essential resource for classroom teachers and for practicing school-based professionals. It is also useful for courses that address crisis, trauma, and education across a broad spectrum of specializations, including school social work, education, psychology, counseling, and school administration.

Author Biography

Eric Rossen, Ph.D., is a nationally certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist in Maryland. He currently serves as Director of Professional Development and Standards at the National Association of School Psychologists.
Robert Hull, Ed.S., MHS, is a school psychologist in Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland, serves on the faculty at the University of Missouri, and holds a position as adjunct faculty at Goucher College.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Editors

Contributors

Introduction to Trauma and its Impact on School Functioning

Childhood Trauma and a Framework for Intervention

How the Traumatic Experiences of Students Manifest in School Settings

Developmental Differences in Response to Trauma

Potential Sources of Trauma and Implications for Classroom Instruction and School-Based Interventions

Immigrant Students

Students Experiencing Homelessness

Students Exposed to Community Violence

Students with Incarcerated Parents

Students with Parents Involved in Substance Abuse or Dependence

Students Exposed to Domestic Violence

Students Anticipating the Death of a Family Member or Loved One

Students Responding to the Unexpected Death of a Family Member or Loved One

Students from Military Families

Students Affected by Sexual Abuse

Students Affected by Neglect

Students Affected by Physical and Emotional Abuse

Students Responding to Natural Disasters and Terrorism

Administrative and Policy Considerations; Fostering Resiliency

Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for Students Impacted by Traumatic Experience

Addressing Trauma and Other Barriers to Learning and Teaching: Developing a Comprehensive System of Intervention

Lessons for Developing Resilience

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