Culturally Responsive Self-Care Practices for Early Childhood Educators

Julie Nicholson, Ph.D., is Professor of Practice at Mills College and Senior Fellow for Childhood Education International, U.S.A. Priya Shimpi Driscoll, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Education, Chair of Early Childhood Education, and Director of the Language Development Laboratory at Mills College, U.S.A. Julie Kurtz is the Founder of the Center for Optimal Brain Integration, specializing in trauma healing and resiliency building for all ages, U.S.A. Doménica Márquez, BA, is Director of Provider Services for the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, U.S.A. LaWanda Wesley, Ed.D., is Co-Director of the Center for Equity in Early Childhood Education and Director of Quality Enhancement and Professional Development of Early Education for Oakland Unified School District, U.S.A.

Introduction 1. The Impact of Stress and Trauma in the Lives of Early Educators 2. Foundations of Culturally Responsive Self-Care 3. Building a Culturally Responsive Self-Care Toolbox 4. Case Studies: Applying Ideas Throughout the Book to Your Practice 5. Conclusion Resources References