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 Learn More About This Book: Table of Contents Related Titles: Meeting the Needs of Students and Families from Poverty: A Handbook for School and Mental Health Professionals Work, Life, and the Mental Health System of Care: A Guide for Professionals Supporting Families of Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Children Exposed to Violence Building a Home Within: Meeting the Emotional Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care |
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New! Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt Strategies for Your Classroom By Susan E. Craig, Ph.D. 
Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma—such as abuse, neglect, or community violence—that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language. Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas—easy to use in any classroom, on any budget—that show them how to
Throughout the book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations. With this timely, much-needed guidebook, education professionals will create supportive classrooms and schools that meet the complex learning needs of children who hurt—and help the most vulnerable students build resilience and hope. |
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 ORDERING INFO ISBN 978-1-55766-974-2 Paperback 240 pages 6 x 9 / 2008 $24.95 Stock# 69742 |
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