Ebook: Building a Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Classroom : Strategies and Activities to Reduce Challenging Behavior, Improve Learning Outcomes, and Increase Student Engagement

Meeting your students' social and emotional needs in the classroom is foundational to effective learning. It's a difficult job among typical learners, let alone with students who have a trauma history and more demanding mental health or behavioral challenges. Mental health expert Jennifer Bashant details how using a trauma-informed approach will greatly reduce, even eliminate, challenging behavior in your classroom. Using her practical, easy-to-use strategies based on the latest research, every educator can create a classroom where all students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn. Understand the impact of trauma on learning and behavior Tools to connect with all students, and foster intrinsic motivation Learn how to move away from points and stickers Strategies to build resilience and instill hope in your students 27 downloadable worksheets and exercises