The A-Z of Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies and Solutions to Help with Behaviour and Support for Children Aged 3-11

This book provides practical, wise, inspiring, and achievable ideas for teachers to support the mental health and resilience of their students. It is based on the latest research and evidence-based practices and is filled with real-life examples and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This remarkable achievement is akin to Batman's utility belt for teachers, packed with practical, wise, inspiring, and achievable ideas. It has the potential to become as indispensable for teachers as Gray's Anatomy is for doctors.

Stephen Fry, a renowned actor and author, praised the book, stating, "If you want a book to assist with your work with traumatised children, choose this one. It is the best!"

Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, the Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families, also endorsed the book, highlighting its humane and grounded approach in science. He believes it has the potential to change lives.

Sir Norman Lamb, the Chair of Maudsley NHS and the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, commended the book for its practical and evidence-based strategies. He believes it can help teachers achieve trauma-informed teaching in the classroom.

What does trauma-informed teaching truly look like in the classroom, and can we truly achieve it? Many teachers, like yourself, may end a busy day feeling exhausted, deskilled, and less enthusiastic about delving into a book on trauma theory. However, this book offers a refreshing approach. It does not delve into complex theories or jargon but provides an understanding of how young humans develop, how perplexing behaviors can be explained, and offers inclusive strategies that can benefit all children in your classroom and school.

Part 1 of the book provides an explanation of what trauma-informed teaching entails. It helps teachers gain a deeper understanding of the children in their care and equips them with the necessary skills to support their mental health and resilience.

Part 2 is a valuable resource for teachers in their busiest moments. It offers an A-Z list of issues and behaviors, ranging from aggression and lateness to learning challenges and sleep issues. Teachers can quickly flip to this section for practical solutions and strategies to better support their students' mental well-being.

By gaining new understanding into the children in your classroom, this book provides you with valuable strategies to better support every child's mental health and resilience. It is a must-read for teachers who want to make a positive impact on their students' lives.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839972058