Trauma in Schools—Resources
Articles
Adverse childhood experiences are different than child trauma, and it’s critical to understand why
Kids' mental health crisis is at a critical point, Education Secretary Cardona says
Report: Trauma-Informed Schools
Research on Trauma-Sensitive Schools Offers Timely Insights
Students Refusing to Go to School
The Mindful Leader: an Interview with Michael Bunting (mindfulness expert and trainer)
Trauma in the Family Tree (Trauma gets passed down through generations. Here’s the science that proves it)
Unlocking the Door to Learning
Why Kids May Be Melting Down at School
The Power of Comics: How Sequential Art Can Improve Mental Health
Books
Anxiety: An Introductory Guide for School Counselors for Conducting Small Groups
Bias, Racism, and the Brain by Jason Greer and Phil Dixon
Building Resilience in Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Whole-Staff Approach by Victoria E. Romero, Ricky Robertson, and Amber Warner
Compassionate School Practices: Fostering Children’s Mental Health and Well-Being by Dr. Christine Mason et al.
Creating Sanctuary, Destroying Sanctuary, Restoring Sanctuary by Dr. Sandy Bloom
Cultivating Happiness, Resilience, and Well-Being Through Meditation, Mindfulness, and Movement: A Guide for Educators by Dr. Christine Mason et al.
Happier Hour with Einstein: Another Round by Dr. Melissa Hughes
Helping Traumatized Children Learn (free download available)
Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R. Doty, MD
Mindful School Communities: The Five Cs of Nurturing Heart Centered Learning by Dr. Christine Mason
Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating Heart Centered Learning Communities where Students Focus and Flourish by Dr. Christine Mason et al.
Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students by Afrika Afeni Mills
Race Resilience: Achieving Equity Through Self and Systems Transformation by Victoria E. Romero, Amber N, Warner, and Justin Hendrickson
Reclaiming Our Students: Why Children Are More Anxious, Aggressive, and Shut Down Than Ever―And What We Can Do About It by Hannah Beach and Tamara Neufeld Strijack
Teaching, Learning, and Trauma: Responsive Practices for Holding Steady in Turbulent Times by Brooke O’Drobinak and Beth Kelley
The Body Keeps the Score: Bain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
The Mindful Leader: 7 Practices for Transforming Your Leadership, Your Organization and Your Life by Michael Bunting
Visioning Onward: A Guide for ALL Schools by Dr. Christine Mason et al.
Documentaries
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime (TED Talk) by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Newsletters
Websites
ACE AWARE: Healing Through Compassionate Support
A Teacher's Guide to Mental Health
CASEL (A framework applying evidence-based SEL strategies to the community)
CTIPP Report: Trauma-Informed Schools
Center for Educational Improvement
Childhood-Trauma Learning Collaborative
Communities in Schools (prevention and enrichment programs that address the social, emotional, and physical health needs of students)
How the Mental Health Crisis is Affecting Education
How to Help Children Manage Stress
Lakeside: Training Training for Educators and Professionals
Mental Health Guide for High School Students
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Indian Education Association
Online Guide of Resources for Students Affected By Trauma
Southern California Recovery Center (Helping children and adolescents cope with traumatic events)
TIPPS (Trauma-informed Programs and Practices for Schools from the University of Michigan)
Trails (supporting student wellness in Michigan)
Understanding sexual abuse and assault
Veterans talking to kids about cancer (Mesothelioma Veterans Center)
hermanlaw.com/child-sex-abuse/ (How to assist children who have been sexually abused)
nstlaw.com/guides/ptsd-and-car-accidents/ (PTSD & Car Accidents)