Trauma and ACEs
Trauma is a response to a stressful situation that undermines a person's ability to do what?
Cope.
Many leading causes of premature death are considered highly what?
Preventable.
What is the first level of prevention?
Primary prevention.
SEL stands for what?
Social Emotional Learning.
What simple action is one of the most important ways to help students?
Building relationships.
Experiencing trauma for a prolonged period increases risk for psychological and what other effect?
Physiological.
How early should prevention begin?
As early as possible and/or before problems develop.
What is the second level of prevention?
Secondary prevention.
SEL helps develop awareness and what type of decision making?
Responsible decision making.
Teachers should always pay attention to students' what?
Behavior.
What does ACE stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experience.
What are three approaches to address trauma early on?
Education, social emotional learning, and being informed about trauma.
What is the third level of prevention?
Tertiary prevention.
Students participating in SEL programs report less anxiety, stress, depression, and what?
Suicidal thoughts.
Name one trauma informed classroom strategy.
Allowing breaks, mindfulness, journaling, checking in with students.
Preventing ACEs can reduce later involvement in violence, substance abuse, depression, and what other behavior?
Suicidal behavior.
Every child has potential for health, well being, and what?
Contribution.
Which level focuses on preventing problems before they occur?
Primary prevention.
Students involved in SEL programs often feel more connected and have better relationships with whom?
Their peers.
Who should educators connect with when they have concerns about a student?
Counselors and families.
Preventing, identifying, and responding to ACEs is one of the most important tools to achieve what?
Lifelong health and well being.
Setting high expectations and celebrating excellence are essential toward what?
Student success.
Why is it important for schools to focus on prevention and healthy habits early on?
To support students' overall health and development.
Emotional intelligence is an important skill that is often lacking in what?
The cirriculum.
Teachers are the eyes, ears, and what for students?
Heart.