This research explores the use of trauma-sensitive practices in second chance education across four European countries, namely Austria, Ireland, Italy and Malta. The study used a quantitative methodology, whereby an online questionnaire was distributed amongst 249 educators who worked in second chance education. Over half of respondents believed…

Elementary general music teachers encounter challenging behaviors in the music classroom when teaching students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD), which require prevention and response. In this article, I reviewed literature on pedagogical strategies and interventions for students with EBD in the elementary general music classroom. The…

Every day, millions of students in the United States go to school weighed down by interpersonal traumas, community traumas, and the traumatic effects of historical and contemporary race-based oppression. A wide range of adverse childhood events--including physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse; chronic bullying; community or domestic…

The objective of this study is to examine a diverse group of educators and their background knowledge on the overlap of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and traumatic stress as well as their access to developmentally appropriate trainings and interventions for modified traumainformed care. The current research asks (1) do general education teachers…

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand and describe the lived experiences of school counselors in South Carolina regarding natural disaster trauma and their perceptions regarding their ability to work effectively with students during and after disasters. The experiences of school counselors regarding their…

For nearly 4 decades, trauma-informed care has been the focus of numerous scholarly studies in a variety of contextual settings. While the focus of most research in education has been on how school staff might implement trauma-informed practices, little research exists that supports the understanding of the role of the professional school…

The Paradigm Point of Safety, Security, Freedom highlights the importance of school communities that work to provide an emotionally compassionate and personally validating environment for learning. One pathway for doing this is implementing trauma-informed practices. Educators rely on trauma-informed practices to cultivate conducive learning…

The TV show "Ted Lasso" provided a unique and insightful lens into the importance of developing trust and relationships between teachers and students. This article underscores the importance of developing relationships and attachment in classrooms, particularly with students of trauma and various mental health challenges. I explore…

The highly anticipated follow-up to "Unpacking the Pyramid Model," this one-of-a-kind book is the first to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of the widely used Pyramid Model Practices for infants and toddlers from birth to three. With this accessible training guide, teachers and providers will use research-based practices to…

To address the impacts of trauma, education systems have sought to integrate trauma-informed care (TIC) frameworks. Comprehensive TIC implementation includes providing school staff with trauma training. Despite the critical role they play in TIC, few studies have considered teachers' perceptions of trauma training and post-training support,…

This study used a narrative inquiry and content analysis of student reflections in a first-year seminar (FYS) course to explore the experiences of diverse students transitioning into college during the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020. All traditional, undergraduate, first-year students enrolled in the FYS, either online or hybrid, were asked to…

Background: In studies and reports conducted on online sexual exploitation and abuse of children (OSAEC), identified gaps include understanding programmes and services for victim-survivors. In the Philippines, care services consist of a blend of programmes specifically tailored for OSAEC and more generalised therapies for trauma. However, there is…

The purpose of this study is to examine the readiness of school districts in Suffolk County, New York, to implement a trauma-informed system to address the growing needs of mental health interventions in student populations. A review of the literature will show a historical prevalence of mental health providers and individual student interventions…

According to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national model, over 80% of school counselors' time should be spent providing direct and indirect student services, which represents a major shift in the roles and responsibilities of school counselors. Additionally, after the Santa Fe mass shootings, Texas school counselors are now…

Today's classrooms call for a delicate balance of policy and practice. Early childhood educators are tasked with developing the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of the children they serve, while also following school, district, and government expectations. Many teachers struggle to effectively teach academic content, given their students'…