Thriving after Childhood Trauma
This short film, inspired by true stories, shows how a supportive and caring adult can help a child overcome childhood trauma and exposure to violence.
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The Power of Positive Relationships
Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.'” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
The Impact of Trauma on Students
This is a video series that explains how trauma affects students. The three videos in this series include:
-The Impacts of Trauma on Learning Part 1: Academic Performance
-The Impacts of Trauma on Learning Part 2: Classroom Behavior
-The Impacts of Trauma on Learning Part 3: Relationships
The Human Brain
A brief introduction to core concepts regarding brain structure and
function that provides the basis for developmentally sensitive and
trauma-informed caregiving, education and therapy.
Tap In – Tap Out Strategy for Teachers
Sometimes teachers need a minute to take a breath and refocus. A tap-in, tap-out strategy allows them to call in support so they can step out of their room.
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators
Stress is a natural part of life and we experience it daily. However, we don’t often think about what stress does to our brain, our ability to learn new concepts, get along with others, or recall information. Dr. Perry discusses the impact of stress on students and teachers, and explains how creating a safe, secure environment is critical to allowing students to reach their full potential.
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Social Information Processing in Students with Reactive Aggression
This video, part of Center for Childhood Resilience’s CBT course, provides an overview of social information processing in students with reactive aggression.
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School Wellness Center
School staff in a high school describe how a wellness center in their high school is a place where students and staff can come if they are struggling to remain connected throughout the day.
School Matters: Supportive Relationships
This video features a former students and his teacher in an Illinois school and highlights the power of supportive, positive relationships between school staff and students.
School Avoidance CBT Exposure example
The video on School Avoidance CBT exposure example demonstrates techniques used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to help students gradually confront and overcome their fears of attending school.