Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners

by EdD Dr. Kay Ayre, Govind Krishnamoorthy, Dave Ziegler (Foreword)

Trauma Informed Behaviour A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners guides educators working with primary school aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behaviour, learning, and development. The book provides a novel framework of practice Ð drawing on contemporary theories of developmental trauma and evidence-based practices of positive behaviour support. Practical strategies and tools are offered for educators to use to create strength-based environments that support children's recovery, resiliency and learning. Educators are introduced to the systemic impacts of traumatic stress and are provided with trauma-informed practices that they can use to support workforce development that enhance the quality of pedagogical practices, while promoting the safety and care of the school community.

348 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2021