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How Trauma Affects a Student’s Psyche: What Educators Need to Know and Do

Developed and Presented by Dyane Carrere, M.Ed. Psyche is “the deepest thoughts, feelings, or beliefs of a person _______________________ and ____________________ Childhood trauma more profoundly shapes psyche because of

1. Developmental context
2. History
3. Attachment
   • Trust
     • Adults
     • Peers
     • Self

The Easy Button is ____________________________ because of __________________________. Reconceptualization: Trauma-based Challenging Behaviors as an Emotional Heart Attack Inappropriate/misbehavior as ______________________________ and __________________________

Healing Actions

1. The Environment
   • attend to overall environmental stimulation
   • safe places/routines
   • “no changes on Monday”
2. Adult & Student Relationship
   • be an anchor
   • entrust
   • re-think traditional classroom management strategies
     • avoid techniques that shame
     • step away from contingencies
     • broaden your concept of accountability
     • private redirects (go-to-questions)
3. Student Perception of Self
   • envision
   • invite reflection with your caring guidance
   • intentionally build toward self-regulation
     • Co-regulation
     • Guided regulation
     • Self-regulation