Trauma-Sensitive Schools

Colleen Lelli, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor in the Educational Specialists Department and the Director of the Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini University. Dr. Lelli brings close to 25 years of experience in the education field and has published, researched and presented widely while providing teachers and professionals key strategies to support children of trauma to learn effectively in the classroom.

Preface

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Section I: Background Knowledge for Children of Trauma

Chapter 1: What Does the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Tell Us About Educating Children of Trauma?

Section II: Help! Impact of Trauma and the Interventions to Success

Chapter 2: A Domestic Violence Primer for Educators

Chapter 3: Impact of Trauma on Children Across Developmental Stages

Chapter 4: Impact of Trauma and the Interventions for Children’s Language and Memory

Chapter 5: Impact of Trauma on Relationships and Self-Regulation

Section III: Toolbox with More Strategies to Support Children of Trauma

Chapter 6: Supporting Reading and Writing Skills for Children of Trauma

Chapter 7: The Healing Power of Children’s Literature

Chapter 8: Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness and Positive School Climate

Chapter 9: Teaching Resilience, Grit and Determination

Chapter 10: Practicing Self-Care for Educators

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