Description In the United States, at least one in four youth experiences trauma severe enough to negatively affect their school success.* Give hope and help to these Students with this reader-friendly how-to guide, Your springboard for Building responsive, Trauma-Sensitive preK-12 schools.
She enjoys writing, reading, flower gardening, and swimming as well as spending time with loved ones, friends, and her cocker spaniel Macy..
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She is a nationally certified counselor and registered school-based play therapist.
She holds degrees in psychology and special education teaching as well as a master\'s degree in professional school counseling from the University of Northern Iowa.
Jen is an educator with more than 15 years of experience helping youth (some traumatized, some not) as a former special education teacher and current school counselor in Iowa.
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Jen loves helping others help kids and has done so in schools, as a volunteer for the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), and when facilitating her own trainings for educators.
Build resilience by helping all Students Feel Safe Be connected Get regulated Learn * National Child Traumatic Stress Network Schools Committee, 2008 About the Author Jen Alexander believes that we can make a positive difference with kids--one relationship at a time, which is why she is a passionate leader in the movement to build Trauma-Sensitive schools.
DISCOVER HOW TO: make five key shifts in the way you view and approach Students , so that you (TM)re better equipped to support them work together to prioritize resilience by actively putting relationships first in Your school implement universal instructional strategies that foster safety, connection, regulation, and Learning for all Students use special supports, supplemental instruction , and coaching when universal strategies aren\'t enough collaborate effectively with families and colleagues to meet each student\'s needs incorporate restorative discipline practices that focus on restitution, not retribution create a personalized self-care plan to promote wellness and reduce the effects of job-related stress PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Creative activities for teachers, powerful case stories, sample dialogues and scripts for educators and counselors, reflection and brainstorming worksheets, downloadable forms, and templates and handouts for use with students.
With this engaging, highly practical Guide to what works and why, Your school team will gain insights and develop action plans that make a real difference in the lives of all kids, including our most vulnerable youth.
Compelling anecdotes and sample scripts illuminate challenges and solutions, and the included forms and worksheets are valuable tools for helping educators build the mindset and skills necessary for becoming trauma-sensitive.
Then you\'ll get an effective multi-tier system of support (MTSS) for developing a Trauma-Sensitive Learning environment, including both universal strategies (Tier 1) and more intensive interventions (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for Students who need more support.
You\'ll start with an evidence-based introduction to the profound impact of trauma on a child\'s development, attachment, and behavior.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a school counselor, trainer, and mother, trauma expert Jen Alexander delivers a comprehensive framework for Building a safe, Supportive school environment that helps all Students learn and thrive.
Description In the United States, at least one in four youth experiences trauma severe enough to negatively affect their school success.* Give hope and help to these Students with this reader-friendly how-to guide, Your springboard for Building responsive, Trauma-Sensitive preK-12 schools
