ABSTRACT

Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Educators guides child care providers and early educators working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children’s brains, behavior, learning, and development. The book introduces a range of trauma-informed teaching and family engagement strategies that readers can use in their early childhood programs to create strength-based environments that support children’s health, healing, and resiliency. Supervisors and coaches will learn a range of powerful trauma-informed practices that they can use to support workforce development and enhance their quality improvement initiatives.

chapter

­Introduction

chapter 1|46 pages

Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma

chapter 3|74 pages

Trauma-Sensitive Early Childhood Programs

chapter 4|12 pages

Case Study

Infant and Mother Living in a Homeless Shelter

chapter 5|11 pages

Case Study

Toddler with a History of Neglect and Three Foster Home Placements

chapter 6|13 pages

Case Study

Preschooler with an Undocumented Father who Suddenly Disappears Due to Deportation

chapter 7|16 pages

Case Study

First Grader who Recently Witnessed a Drive-by Shooting While Playing at School

chapter 8|33 pages

The Importance of Self-Care in TIP Work

Taking Care of Yourself in Order to Prevent Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Traumatic Stress

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion