I decided to focus my research on trauma and how it affects a child in the classroom - mostly their behavior. Trauma has become a topic of discussion at my workplace - we are changing our philosophy to a trauma informed philosophy. Working at Head Start our children come from various backgrounds and we need to guide them in the right direction. The language we use with our children has changed and our approach to their challenging behaviors.
If anybody has resources for trauma and how it affects a child's behavior in the classroom I would love to hear about it! I am excited to learn from everyone.
I have seen children that have been traumatized have many different reactions. There are so many things that are traumatic for young children. I look forward to reading your research information about this. I would like to know if there are ways to help children through difficult times.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteGreat topic, I have worked with a child once who had trauma and it was very sad. This child came from a broken home with many siblings, mom working night and day, they were left with their father or a babysitter, there was just a lot going on for him. He was a toddler and he would not talk at all, he would stick to you like glue and when we had our meals he was just gulping down the food and crying for more. I look forward to your research and what you find so that it can benefit all of us. How has your language changed? What approaches have you guys taken into helping these children cope?
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to hearing more about your research! I am currently working at a psychiatric hospital as a program coordinator and one of our big efforts is to move away from physical restraints or seclusions and towards a "trauma-informed care" model. It sounds like a very similar movement to what your workplace is undergoing. How interesting that the fields of psychology and child development are so intertwined! I have a feeling my work will greatly benefit from hearing about your research!