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A trauma informed approach - Coggle Diagram
A trauma informed approach
Trustworthiness & Transparency
Trauma exposure can influence how children view society and social institutions trust or mistrust adults who represent those institutions, judge between right and wrong, and follow their conscience.
being reliable, honest, & open in all interactions
Trauma and the hardships that follow can both strongly influence & disrupt children's development.
A child's ability to trust can be disrupted by this trauma so it is important that we are consistent and predictable with them so that they can count on us.
Safety
creating a stable and supportive environment where everyone feels safe.
Children with trauma histories are often preoccupied & distracted by concerns about danger, being protected, & safety.
We can help these students learn and grow by providing a safe place at least while they are at school.
Traumatic events often lead to other life hardships, life changes, and upsetting reminders that can cause distress.
This distress can lead to behaviors that are unsafe and cause harm to the child and others.
Children's developing brains influence how the react to and are affected by, traumatic experiences.
By creating a safe place, at least during the day, we can minimize the damage done to children's brains.
Peer Support
encouraging relationships & teamwork among students, staff, & families to provide mutual assistance & encouragement
Traumatic experiences affect the child, their family, other childcare givers, and how they relate to one another.
If we make connections with students we can help them relearn to make connections with others.
Traumatic events are complex. They consist of many moments filled with different sensations, thoughts, emotions, & behaviors.
The better we connect with families and offer them support the more information they will share with us. With more information and knowledge we can in turn help them even better.
Cultural, Historical, & Gender issues
respecting & considering diverse backgrounds & identities
Trauma occurs within a broad setting that includes children's personal characteristics, their past histories, & their current situations.
Each child has their own cultural, historical, and gender identity that affects their daily lives.
Culture can powerfully influence how children experience & react to traumatic experiences
we must be mindful of how culture affects behavior, especially when looking at trauma responses.
Working with children exposed to trauma can cause distress in adult caregivers that makes it more difficult for them to provide good care.
Adults who work with children who have trauma may have trauma themselves. It is important that we respect and consider them as our coworkers and that we find an appropriate member of stagg to work with each child. The relationship cannot cause harm to either party.
Collaboration & Mutuality
fostering teamwork and shared decision making among students, staff, & families
A child's individual, family, & community strengths can protect against the harmful impacts of trauma & loss.
With support from family, teachers, and other community members students can work through trauma with minimal disruption to their growth & development.
Empowerment, Voice, & Choice
giving individuals the power to make decisions & express themselves
Children can show a wide range of reactions to trauma and loss.
We need to allow children to take charge, make decisions, and tell us what they need to heal if and when they are able.