Building a Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Classroom: Strategies & Activities to Reduce Challenging Behavior, Improve Learning Outcomes, and Increase Student Engagement

5 reviews for Building a Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Classroom: Strategies & Activities to Reduce Challenging Behavior, Improve Learning Outcomes, and Increase Student Engagement

1. Christine

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Finally a trauma book that isn't only focused on theory and data. As teachers we know we have kiddos with trauma, this book gives you strategies and i...More

   Finally a trauma book that isn't only focused on theory and data. As teachers we know we have kiddos with trauma, this book gives you strategies and ideas to use with your whole class to support everyone.

   Helpful? 0 0
   NikkiPogorzelski

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Well written with good ideas for trauma based students

   Helpful? 0 0
   Marcus Higgs

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Although this was a quick read, it was packed with relevant information that action can be taken on immediately.It’s worth noting while this book spea...More

   Although this was a quick read, it was packed with relevant information that action can be taken on immediately.
   
   It’s worth noting while this book speaks of traumatized children such as sexual abuse and physical violence and such, trauma is experienced by every person. Trauma is unprocessed stress.
   
   If you come from an affluent background, I would recommend the book “the Price of Privilege’ by Madeline Levine. There you will find ideas of dealing with trauma for a different class setting, yet the concepts are still the same as expressed in Jennifer Bashant’s book.
   
   This is a must read book for all educators.

   Helpful? 0 0
   Jan J Zadoorian

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jennifer Bashant's book provides a comprehensive approach to create compassionate classrooms and a trauma-informed approach to schools. She captures t...More

   Jennifer Bashant's book provides a comprehensive approach to create compassionate classrooms and a trauma-informed approach to schools. She captures the essence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), neuroplasticity of the brain and the profound impact that educators can make as change agents in the lives of students. The book offers practical activities for teachers, students and administrators to guide self-reflection and action plans. It provides a "we" approach and mentality inclusive of students, teachers, parents and administration to create understanding of ACES and awareness of best practices to develop authentic connections to our most hard to reach students. As an educational administrator for 20 years, I see many practical applications to utilize the book for professional development of educators, self-reflection of both students and staff and a resource to create a trauma-informed school.

   Helpful? 0 0
   Sarah E.

   Rated 5 out of 5

   As a middle school teacher I found this book useful because it can be used immediately to see a positive effect. In particular, I found the informatio...More

   As a middle school teacher I found this book useful because it can be used immediately to see a positive effect. In particular, I found the information on flight, flight, or freeze helpful. I have been struggling this year connecting with students who exhibit these responses to stress. The book gave me a name for their responses to stress and an immediate response that I can use to help build relationships with the students. Before this book, I was unaware of the strategies. As Dr. Bashannt points out, teachers are not trained in this area of mental health and trauma. The book gave a concise and measurable way to help students. I highly recommend this book to teachers as a way to connect with students who are struggling and are difficult to reach!

   Helpful? 0 0