Trauma 101

Healing takes place in the presence of positive, loving, and empathetic relationships - it only takes one positive relationship to form new neural pathways. Connectedness has the power to counterbalance adversity and that is something that we can foster in classrooms to promote focus and learning. Understanding trauma and its causes is important for recognizing stressors in the classroom. In this episode Lauren explains the different types of childhood trauma and some of the life events that cause it. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do we help students cope with stress without completely avoiding the stressful element?Try-at-home tip:  Digital Detox!Favorite quotes:"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." -President Theodore Roosevelt"But I believe trauma can also arise from quieter less obvious experiences such as humiliation or shaming or emotional abuse." -Dr. Bruce Perry“In a brain scan, relational pain—that caused by isolation during punishment—can look the same as physical abuse. Is alone in the corner the best place for your child?”- Dan SiegelReferences:What Happened to You?Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Children's EmotionsEmotional Brain: The Barking DogCommunicating with Kids: Saying How You FeelPodcast:How Emotional States Impact LearningMental Health Crisis in EducationHow to Get and Keep Students' AttentionQuestions and Answers from Listeners Our Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.