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Traumatic Stress in School - Coggle Diagram
Traumatic Stress in School
Symptoms of Traumatic Stress
Trouble Forming Bonds
Acknowledge Student Emotions and Naming How they are feeling
Poor Self Regulation
Co-regulating with the student
Negative Thinking
Treating behavior as neutral, rewarding good work often
Hyper Vigiliance
Help students connect the feelings with the emotions they are having talk to them if they are struggling and help them calm down without dismissing them
Executive Functioning Challenges
Repeated dry runs of what is coming up next
Separation from family
Student isolation
Disconnection from school community
Inability to form connections with or trust adults
Poverty
Hunger
Lack of resources
Lack of rest
Abuse
Struggle to make connections
Lack of attention
Incomplete work and disengagement from school
Response Strategies
Make contact with student's family to discuss changes in behavior, especially if the behavior is different from the norm
Provide community resources for the student and family (i.e., counseling services)
Connect student with counselors within the school
Create a safe classroom environment
Build trusting relationships with students
Utilize common interests and casual conversations to create space for students to share more about their personal lives
Create opportunities to connect with students after-school
After-school programs
Create a club
Hold study hall or office hours
Attend a student's sporting event
Establish a strong relationship with student families
Communicate with families more about positive behavior than negative behavior
Connect with families consistently
Incorporate mindfulness into teaching practices
Short, daily meditation or mindfulness exercises
Substance abuse
Learning loss
Distance from adults
Student caring for family
Divorce
Depression
Anger
Lack of trust in adults
Withdrawn behavior
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Accidents or major injuries
Difficulty prioritizing school
Chronic absences
Learning loss
Discrimination
Disconnection from school community
Lack of trust in the school system
Death of a loved one
Inability to focus
Absences
Emotional regulation difficulties