Trauma
What does ACEs stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
In order for teachers to meet the needs of their students it is first required that teachers
Meet their own needs first
How do “doors” and “windows” apply to education?
There are multiple paths to the same destination, and not every student or teacher will succeed on the same path.
If you have a traumatized student what information do you gather to help them?
Strengths, interests, motivations, friends, important people/things, when student is succeeding/failing and why?
What is blame versus grace in the classroom?
Teachers shifting their perspectives to listen first, offer compassion, give students a second chance, and identify strengths.Instead of saying, “You just read that word five seconds ago?”
How was trauma labeled when it was first included in society?
PTSD
If it’s predictable it’s_____?
Preventable
How do names and labels affect relationships?
Names and labels can have a negative effect on relationships, as we use them to dismiss students who challenge us.
What are common ways teachers view traumatized students?
Damaged, forever changed, hopeless, having behavioral issues, stuck, fragile
How do students give themselves a “cookie”?
They self-acknowledge their strengths and gifts.
What is the brains response to trauma?
flight , fight, freeze (figure 2.1)
Six communication steps that result in positive conversations with students, parents, and colleagues.
Listen
Reassure
Validate
Respond
Repair
Resolve
What kind of relationships should teachers strive for?
Safe enough and healthy enough.
How can we help traumatized students stay engaged in the classroom?
Leadership roles, provide outlets (safe place/person, time to process away from peers), being vulnerable, finding and supporting interests and strengths.
What are the four elements of self-care that should be accomplished with consistency and intentionality?
Health, love, competence, gratitude