Trauma-Sensitive Leadership

Lead a foundational shift in the way your school approaches student behavior. Trauma-Sensitive Leadership offers research-based, practical strategies for understanding and supporting trauma-impacted students rather than "e;fix"e; them. Using straightforward language, the authors illustrate how to integrate new mindsets into daily practice to get to the core of critical issues like social-emotional safety and wellness for students and adults alike.Using this guide to address critical issues readers will:Understand childhood trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on both students and educators.Develop a trauma-sensitive attitude and mindset to help lead teachers in supporting students experiencing trauma.Examine school structures and environments that support trauma-sensitive practices while recognizing those that may contribute to trauma.Learn how to develop trusting and positive relationships with trauma-impacted students and their families.Plan and maintain a trauma-informed school beyond the initial years of implementation.Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Examining Trauma and Its Impact on Educators and StudentsChapter 2: Fostering a Trauma-Sensitive Attitude and School CultureChapter 3: Creating a Stable and Predictable School EnvironmentChapter 4: Implementing Teaching Practices Essential to a Trauma-Sensitive ClassroomChapter 5: Building Relationships With Parents and FamiliesChapter 6: Planning the Journey Toward a Trauma-Sensitive SchoolChapter 7: Leading Trauma-Sensitive Practices in Your SchoolChapter 8: Maintaining and Supporting a Trauma-Sensitive School for Long-Term SuccessReferences and ResourcesIndex