Traumatized Children in Our Schools

Trauma affects a large number of children and youth, and can result in serious social, emotional, behavior, learning, achievement, and health problems. The impact in our schools and classrooms is tremendous, very likely one of the leading causes of underachievement, discipline problems, emotional disturbance, social conflicts and disruptive behaviors, and delinquent and destructive behaviors. This book presents basic information to aid understanding and useful strategies for teachers in their work to improve their relationships with challenging students, the classroom climate, and the success of their students. The book is accessible and understandable for use as a guide for daily educational practice and resource for specific strategies in challenging situations.