According to Numerous studies (such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study by Vincent Felitti M.D. and Robert Anda M.D.), “at least 75% of the population has experienced at least one traumatic event in their life”. Living in our increasingly globalized world, we may also have refugee students who have experienced the trauma of war first-hand. Kids are particularly…
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An Introduction to Integrating the Brain (with Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson)
I just finished reading The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson and I keep telling all my friends and family members about it. The book is all about teaching kids how to practice healthy mental habits while also better understanding their own neural processes. According to Siegel, fostering mental health is like paddling…
My Field Experience Inquiry Question
The main assignment in our Field Experience course is to come up with an inquiry question, then to compile as much knowledge as possible on the subject, then exhibit our findings at a gallery walk at the end of the semester. I’ve included my inquiry question below. How we can support students with a history of trauma…
