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

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