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Caring for Kids from Hard Places
How to Help Children and Teens with a Traumatic Past
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eBook - ePub
Caring for Kids from Hard Places
How to Help Children and Teens with a Traumatic Past
About this book
Why doesn't he act his age? Why does she behave so impulsively? Why does he have meltdowns so often?
There is always meaning behind behavior in all of us. It might be a behavioral reaction from something as simple as hunger or exhaustion. Or something far more serious – a triggered reaction to a traumatic, frightening experience.
Children who have experienced early childhood neglect or trauma are often greatly impacted in developmental ways. Children in foster care or who are given up for adoption often deal with these kinds of negative early experiences and it can be difficult to know how to help. People who teach–either in school or children's ministry often see these youngsters' behavior as confusing and don't understand why.
In Caring for Kids from Hard Places, Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges. Caring for Kids from Hard Places includes:
There is always meaning behind behavior in all of us. It might be a behavioral reaction from something as simple as hunger or exhaustion. Or something far more serious – a triggered reaction to a traumatic, frightening experience.
Children who have experienced early childhood neglect or trauma are often greatly impacted in developmental ways. Children in foster care or who are given up for adoption often deal with these kinds of negative early experiences and it can be difficult to know how to help. People who teach–either in school or children's ministry often see these youngsters' behavior as confusing and don't understand why.
In Caring for Kids from Hard Places, Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges. Caring for Kids from Hard Places includes:
- Insights on how to understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Principles for creating a trauma-informed environment
- Strategies for facilitating healing
- Tips on how to create a sensory-smart classroom
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Yes, you can access Caring for Kids from Hard Places by Jayne E. Schooler,David L. Schooler, Th.D. in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Publisher
Focus on the FamilyYear
2024Print ISBN
9781646070466eBook ISBN
9781684283750Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Endorsements
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- 1: “What Happened to You?”
- 2: The Power and Necessity of the Middle Circle
- 3: Boundless Hope
- 4: “Am I Safe Here?”
- 5: “Bring Me the Football”
- 6: Getting on the Same Page
- 7: Actions Speak Louder
- 8: The Healing Power of Story
- 9: Caring for Adults with a History of Trauma
- 10: The Soul Takes the Hit
- Afterword
- Appendix 1: Being a Sensory Smart Parent or Teacher
- Appendix 2: Sensory Smart Classrooms on a Budget
- Acknowledgments