Oct 29, 2021
Denting the grasp of trauma isn't just about being nice to kids. It’s about connecting with them in meaningful reinforcing ways, which gives them what they wanted all along: to be seen, to be recognized, and to realize that they can be more than how they currently see themselves. The Nurtured Heart Approach is...
Oct 26, 2021
Many educators still think of student mental health, and social and emotional learning as adjuncts to academic achievement. But neurologically, students need to be in a psychologically safe place to learn. If they are in a state of high stress or trauma, the part of the brain that facilitates learning is inaccessible....
Oct 20, 2021
When we think about the trauma that many of our students carry, it’s easy to think that because the causes and effects of adverse childhood experiences are often so extreme, the acts to lessen trauma’s impact will somehow have to be extreme. But denting trauma’s grasp doesn’t require an advanced degree in school...
Oct 19, 2021
Given the pandemic, concern over students’ social and emotional health is now top-of-mind for educators and their support staff in the larger school ecosystem. The reality for many students, however, is that COVID has only exacerbated any number of adverse childhood experiences they already carried in their...