The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of teachers at a school in Central Florida that serves students exposed to multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Qualitative data were gathered from semi-structured interviews. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further…

Over the years, trauma-informed practices have been integrated into public schools. The purpose of these practices is to assist students dealing with trauma. Current literature supports the use of practices and reports various forms of success. There is a plethora of trauma-informed resources that school district leaders have access to. However,…

The impact of childhood trauma on students in schools has become a relevant issue for today's school leaders in the United States (Mendelson et al., 2015). The effects of trauma often interfere with students' ability to learn and manage the demands of a school environment. Students are coming into schools with diverse academic, behavioral, and…

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and suicidality are highly prevalent and increasing social problems among the college and university student population, thereby underscoring a need to better understand the relationship between ACEs and suicidal risk, ideation, and attempts during college. There is also a need to examine current suicide…

The United States is facing a crisis of college and university closures as we approach the demographic cliff. As a result, the expected number of four-year college closures is predicted to be substantial. This doctoral project offers a theoretical model (HERC Model) that provides tangible suggestions or recommendations for how to confront the…

Trauma can be described as a silent issue in school. There has been some research on trauma but it has been focused on students, not on the teacher and student interaction. Teachers continue to address students who experience trauma every day. The purpose of this study was to understand the teachers' perspective in how they address students who…

Foster students are considered the most educationally vulnerable students. Of the over 400,000 foster youth, approximately 270,000 are school-aged. Foster youth are reported to have higher likelihood of adverse childhood experiences, development of psychopathology, higher drop out rates, increased medication prescriptions, chronic absenteeism,…

In recent years, there has been a growing body of research on childhood trauma and its potential effects on the development of a child into adulthood. The findings of this research indicate that those who have undergone traumatic experiences might demonstrate effects in their behavior, interactions with others, management of stressful situations,…

Growing recognition of the impact that trauma can have on healthy development and academic achievement has led to advocacy and efforts to promote trauma-informed care and trauma-specific practices within school settings. School psychologists, with their background in education and psychology, appear well prepared to facilitate such efforts.…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cultural responsiveness of trauma-informed services and curricula used in public schools. Using Kirkhart's (2013) A Culture Checklist, peer-reviewed journal articles were critically analyzed for the nine elements of culturally responsive research design. Twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles were…

Traumatic experiences have the potential to influence neurological development which can change the way a person behaves, learns, and builds relationships. While the footprint of trauma has always been prevalent, the mental health of America's children has rapidly declined and has been described as a crisis. PreK-12 classroom teachers are working…

Many professionals, especially social workers, work with individuals who have a history of or are experiencing trauma. If students understand the trauma their clients have experienced, they are better suited to meet the individual where they are and help them work towards their goals. Social work professors must prepare their students by…

The goal of this qualitative study was to explore students' perceptions of trauma following the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their perceptions of trauma-sensitive practices that are in place at their school to promote resilience and family engagement. The researcher sought to understand what ways, if any, students felt the pandemic contributed…

Psychological trauma is common in mental health, the recent pandemic, the ongoing social justice issues, and the sociopolitical environment add to an already high rate of trauma in the general population. The literature revealed a paucity of adequately trained trauma counselors across the mental health field. Many counseling programs do not offer…

Trauma-informed instruction is essential to schools as they struggle to meet the needs of students with various life experiences. Addressing these concerns requires school staff to work together. The problem was teachers do not receive professional development on using trauma-informed instruction in the classroom. This affects how teachers respond…