The Science Behind Trauma Made Simple
- What is Trauma and Toxic Stress?
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Their Impact
- How Trauma Changes the Brain: Key Neuroscience Insights
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Why It Matters
How Trauma Shows Up in Your Classroom
- Cognitive Impacts on Learning and Memory
- Social-Emotional Competencies and Gaps
- Unmet Needs, Lagging Skills, and Limiting Beliefs
Building Resilience and Hope as Keys to Better Learning
- Tipping the Scale: Why Relationships Matter
- Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Ability to Heal and Grow
- The Neurosequential Model: Understand Developmental Needs
- Create Conditions for Safety, Connection, and Skill Building
Create Safety, Trust, and Student Agency
- The Power of Consistency and Predictability
- Regulation Strategies for Calming the Nervous System
- Give Choice and Voice to Empower Students
Simple Strategies to Harness the Awesome Power of Connection
- Teacher Connections: Non-Contingent Positives, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Cheerleading, Feedback
- Peer Connections: Mentoring , Circles, and Community Building
- Positive Experiences and Success as Protective Factors
Add Supports and Teach Essential Skills
- Regulation Supports and Skill Building
- Cognitive Supports and Executive Function Skills
- Emotional Supports for Self-Awareness and Coping
- Social Skills for Healthy Relationships
- Self-Advocacy Skills for Independence
Respond to Problem Behavior: “Connect, Then Redirect” Strategies that Really Work
- Ways to Connect the Lower Defenses and Build Trust
- Redirect to Coping Strategies That Replace maladaptive Behaviors
- Research, risks and limitations


