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Author Bashant, Jennifer

Title Building a Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Classroom Strategies and Activities to Reduce Challenging Behavior, Improve Learning Outcomes, and Increase Student Engagement
Published Eau Claire, WI : PESI, 2020

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Description 1 online resource (109 p.)
Contents Cover -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Part 1: Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Students -- 1. Childhood Trauma Forms Cracks in the Foundation -- What Is an Emotional Foundation and Why Is It Important? -- Teacher Worksheet: Current Self-Regulation Strategies -- What Causes Cracks in the Emotional Foundation? -- Teacher Worksheet: What are the Potential Effects of Three ACEs -- 2. Withstanding the Elements During a Storm -- Wired for Fear -- Teacher Worksheet: What Stress Response(s) Does the Student Experience? -- Student Worksheet: My Body's Response to Stress -- 3. Rebuilding the Structure with New Tools, Skills, and Experiences -- Neuroplasticity -- The Importance of Developing Intrinsic Motivation -- Teacher Worksheet: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation -- Trauma-Compassionate Responses to Challenging Behavior -- Teacher Worksheet: Crisis Plan -- Part 2: Compassionate Classrooms Are Conducive to Healing -- 4. Building a Solid Structure with a Collaborative Classroom -- Your Mindset Determines Your Response -- Collaborative Versus Punitive Discipline -- Strengths-Based Versus Problem-Focused -- Student Worksheet: Mindful Communication -- Restorative Practices -- Teacher Worksheet: Today's Morning Meeting -- What Does a Collaborative Classroom Look Like? -- Teacher Worksheet: Qualities of a Collaborative Classroom -- 5. Connection Is the Cement That Builds Sturdy Walls -- Strategies for Forming a Positive Relationship -- Student Worksheet: My Favorite Teacher EVER -- Student Worksheet: Getting to Know You Survey -- Student Worksheet: Interest Survey -- Teacher and Student Worksheet: Relationship Plan -- Connecting with the Family -- Teacher Worksheet: Six Questions to Ask During Home Visits -- Caregiver Worksheet: Home/School Collaboration Tool -- 6. Triggers Are Windows to See Beyond the Behavior
Teacher Worksheet: Identifying Triggers -- Teacher Worksheet: Trigger Inventory -- Teacher Worksheet: Improving Behavior by Planning for Triggers -- Part 3: Encouraging Personal Growth and a Positive Vision for the Future -- 7. Resilience Is the Insurance Policy for Future Storms -- Showcase Gifts and Talents -- Teacher, Caregiver, or Student Worksheet: Neurodiversity Strengths -- Teacher Worksheet: Action Plan for Showcasing Strengths -- Teaching the Practice of Gratitude -- 8. Instilling Hope Is the Promise of Unlimited Potential -- Strategies for Instilling Hope -- 9. Activities That Pave the Road to Success -- Student Worksheet: Noticing My Breath -- Student Activity: A Radical Act of Kindness -- Student Worksheet: Labeling Feelings -- Student Activity: Feeling Your Strong Feelings -- Student Activity: Compassion for Yourself -- Student Worksheet: My Personal Calming Strategies -- Empowerment Through Self-Soothing -- Student Worksheet: My Personal Mantras -- 10. Final Thoughts -- Recommended Resources -- References
Summary Mental health expert Jennifer Bashant details how using a trauma-informed approach will greatly reduce, even eliminate, challenging behavior in your classroom
Notes Description based upon print version of record
Subject Classroom management.
Classroom management
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781683732761
1683732766