Responding to Traumatic Stress (M4U4A2) by mitchell vezeau

Responding to Traumatic Stress (M4U4A2) by mitchell vezeau https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds Work as a cohort to create a mindmap on Coggle or a similar collaborative mind mapping tool. The mind map should include different types of situations that can cause traumatic stress in students, including the examples discussed during the Virtual Class. Add possible symptoms and response strategies for each symptom. Include each participating cohort member’s name inside the Mindmap. Each member will take the topic they were assigned for the VC and post their column below. en-us 2022-11-28 14:06:00 UTC 2025-06-21 01:54:38 UTC hello@padlet.com A short but pretty useful video on bullying - something that you can show to your students. kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401132751 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQZ9hDDz704

I think a big problem with bullying is that those who are bullied often keep quiet and do not report it to anyone. They are simply shy and blame themselves. It is important that we teach our students and children to always report a situation that made them feel uncomfortable.]]> 2022-11-29 01:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401132751 Be careful with 'labels.' kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401138355 This was new to me when I did the reading on bullying before our VC. But it is important that we do not labels students with words such as 'bully' and 'victim'. Instead, describe their behavior.]]> 2022-11-29 01:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401138355 What to do when you witness bullying? kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401147597 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY20tHogxkE

What to teach our students about reacting to witnessing bullying. 5 actionable strategies we can teach our children and students so they know how to react when they witness bullying.

1. Do not engage / Tell the person who bullies that this is wrong.
2. Be a good friend to those who are bullied (include them in activities).
3. Tell an adult - but we need to teach children how to do it, how to express their feelings.
4. Stop spreading rumors / gossip / name calling.
5. Express and embrace differences - we are all different. Teaching students that we should embracer we are all different is a good step towards preventing bullying.]]> 2022-11-29 01:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401147597 How to help your students who are bullied. kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401152452 https://www.prevnet.ca/bullying/educators/helping-students-who-are-bullied

This short article discussed 3 strategies on how to help your students are are bullied:

1. Teach them social skills, teach them to be assertive.
2. Build self-esteem - ask those who are being bullied to participate in activities and games. Organize activities that highlight their talents for other students to see.
3. Encourage students to report - tell the students what your role as a teach is and that can always come and talk to you. Schools can also provide various ways for students to report bullying such as comment boxes (make sure the notes that are placed there are read).]]> 2022-11-29 01:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401152452 How to deal with bullying. kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401156951 https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/bullying-guidelines-for-teachers

Sometimes, it is difficult even for teachers to deal with bullying. It is important to know strategies and actions we, as teachers, can take when we witness or are informed about bullying. One important thing to notice (again) is that bystanders might also need help. Moreover, they should be informed how to act next time they witness bullying.]]> 2022-11-29 01:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401156951 What are the signs? kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401161137 https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/warning-signs

This website outlines signs that will help you identify students are are bullied. But it is also important to being able to identify those who bully or are likely to bully other to prevent it from happening. If you have students who show signs that they might be bullying others make sure that you react - my suggestion would be to speak to other teachers / form tutors / safeguarding teams in your school about your concerns.]]> 2022-11-29 01:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401161137 Understanding Complex Trauma as it pertains to children. galisetiloane https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401354629 Complex Trauma can be understood as the exposure and experience of various types of traumatic events. In childhood, it is most significant when children experience various types of traumatic events by their immediate caregivers. Such trauma can be:

Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Physical & Medical Neglect, Witnessing rape & physical abuse to one's mother, and War, Terrorism & Force Migration.

The challenges that children with complex trauma experience can range from completely withdrawing from their immediate experience (dissociation) to being extremely aggressive as a result of their inability to express their feelings. Children with complex trauma may grow up to experience "social thinning", which is where they lose care and love from caregivers and struggling to create positive relationships with others. ]]> 2022-11-29 05:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401354629 Effects galisetiloane https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401354728 1. Attachment & Relationships: Social Thinning - children grow up to struggle with developing positive relationships with others.
2. Physical Health (Body & Brain): The child' immune and body's stress response system may suffer as a result of complex trauma. Panic and anxiety attacks as well as depressive states may occur a lot more in children how go through extremely traumatic experiences in comparison to their peers.
3. Emotional Responses: they get overwhelmed easily, struggle with challenging situations and may be afraid of trying or volunteering to speak up in academic settings.
4. Dissociation: Children may have "out of body" experiences where they may be experiencing abusive events or neglect, but are numb to the situation or kind of watch themselves being abused from a completely different perspective than someone who is actively aware of something negative happening to them.
5. Behaviour: aggressive and sudden extreme change to behaviour. Often a result of them not knowing where to channel their emotions, how to identify them and how to express them.
6.Cognition (Thinking & Learning): struggle with acquiring new skills, developing and exploring interests, inability to stay focused at school. Complex trauma victims usually struggle with various learning difficulties as a result of their exposure to the abuse and neglect they've directly or indirectly experienced.
7. Self-Concept & Future Orientation: self-worth and self-esteem low.
8. Long-Term Health Consequences: goes into adulthood, chronic illness like heart disease, cancer and dying in their youth.
9. Economic Impact: As complex trauma is treated, it could begin to cost families large sums of money to get effective treatment that help reduce PTSD in children.

REFERENCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HWYLStBwPA

]]> 2022-11-29 05:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401354728 Response Strategies - Supporting Students Who Experience Trauma galisetiloane https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401355604 Since complex trauma arises as a result of various traumatic experiences, it should be noted that various strategies can be used to help alleviate (not solve) the effects that the trauma has had on them. The following are strategies shared by Venet (2014) in the Edutopia post "Supporting Students Who Experience Trauma."

1. Build Relationships: Fostering strong and trust-worthy relationships with students who have experienced a wide range of trauma may be beneficial to helping them know that they are able to trust people and that they are able to go beyond their homes and receive the care they may not be receiving at home.
2. Provide Choice: Students (children) who've experience traumatic events usually find that they might not have had much choice when those events took place (as well as if they still do take place). As a result, it might be relatively difficult for them to understand that they too can have a voice by practicing choice.
3. Ease Transitions: Letting children who've experienced trauma know about what to expect to happen next can help ease anxiety that is induce by uncertainty.
4. Attachment-focused treatment for the family:
The family goes through a series of therapy to help the parent resolve the issues that lead to traumatic experiences in children.
5. Take care of yourself: Teacher's need to be aware that while they're being there for their students, that it can be draining for them as teachers and that in order to show up and be present for students who experience or have experienced complex trauma, teachers need to practice self-care to avoid "compassion fatigue".
6. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Child-Parent Psychotherapy: These two types of therapy are set in place for children who have experienced or are experiencing complex trauma and they aim to help reduce PTSD. It is also important to note the importance of Child-Parent Psychotherapy as parents too might need assistance overcoming aspects of their lives that could be contributing to their children's traumatic experiences.

REFERENCES

Complex Trauma - https://istss.org/public-resources/trauma-blog/2003-winter/the-national-child-traumatic-stress-network-improv?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-JacBhC0ARIsAIxybyOblERvjnxNtmZeFqZ7QWAK913_NiKyHRPy9SFhgsZRvqvDOAeG4wUaAprcEALw_wcB

Childhood Trauma and the Brain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYBUY1kZpf8&t=12s

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk

Trauma-Informed Strategies - https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/trauma-informed-strategies/

Five Ways to Support Students Affected by Trauma - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_support_students_affected_by_trauma

]]> 2022-11-29 05:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401355604 Preventing Bullying. kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401791498 https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/ten-ways-a-teacher-can-address-bullying/

Addressing bullying can be challenging. Teachers and educators should, therefore, do their best to prevent it. Of course it is not always possible but things can be done to minimize the risk of bullying happening in your classrooms / school.

Some of the suggestions are:
Make a list - list appropriate and inappropriate behavior and share the list with your students.

Encourage feedback - encourage students to communicate with you if they witnessed behavior thatchy suspect might be bullying.

Involve parents - Make parents aware so they can also speak to their children about appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Inform them if their child is involved in bullying.

Monitor hallways - pretty much self-explanatory - make sure there is always someone on duty in hallways during break times.

Show films - you can show age-appropriate films to your students about effects of bullying.

Be firm and consistent - have rules and follow them. Consistency is the key.

Stop bullying when you see it - stop bullying as soon as you see it. Do not wait and watch it unfold. Act immediately.

Hold assemblies - educate your students during assemblies and form time.

Be supportive - support those who were bullied. Show them that you care and are there for them.

Don’t ignore it - do not pretend there is no bullying if actually happens in your classroom / school. Be open about it and do your best to stop it.

]]> 2022-11-29 12:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2401791498 Responding to bullying kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2402708506 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/attachments/responding-to-bullying-tips-for-teachers_0.pdf

It is crucial that we, as teachers, properly reposed to bullying. Otherwise, or inappropriate action can cause more harm than good. This website lists a number of strategies that teachers and schools should follow:

1. Make sure that students know how to report bullying behaviour and that support is well publicised - very important that students know how to report bullying and that they will be supported when reporting it (both those who are bullied and those who witnessed it).

2. Make sure you take every report of bullying seriously - it is also crucial to take reporting of bullying seriously but also having a clear definition what bullying is.

3. Keep a record of what has taken place and action taken - keep track of everything that happened and was reported. Also, make sure you keep track of all the actions you have taken.

4. Stick to the facts. - facts, facts, facts - do not make assumptions, stick to the facts, try to gather solid evidence.

5. Assess whether the child is at risk of harm - follow the school's safeguarding policy if you suspect a child is at risk of harm (children who are bullied or those who have witnessed it).

6. Ask the child what they want to happen - include children who are bullied. They often fear bullying will get worse if they report it, so keep them included in your resolution process.

7. Make sure that responses to bullying challenge and change the bullying behaviour, not try to change the child being bullied - do not blame those who are bullied, do not ask them to change because it is their fault and if they change the bullying will stop. Address problems with those who bully.

8. Be clear on your response to bullying - state clearly in your school policy what bullying is and how to respond to it. Make sure everyone knows it.

9. Don’t stop until the incident is resolved – and then keep going and don't stop communicating - make sure you do not stop until the issue is resolved and communicate clearly with those involved what has been done and what you are going to do to avoid similar situations in the future.

10. Keep learning, changing and getting better at what you do - you might never be able to get rid of bullying but you should be learning from your experience. This will allow you to spot bullying faster and deal with it better.]]> 2022-11-29 23:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2402708506 Providing Support to Children Who Are Bullied: Tips for School Personnel And Other Adults kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2403489030 https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/safetycenter/bullyingharassment/pubdocs/tipsforschoolpersonnelandothers-supportfortargetofbullying.pdf

A very informative article for teachers and adults on how to help those who experience bullying. Good, step-by-step instructions how to support those who are bullied.]]> 2022-11-30 12:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2403489030 Helping Students Who Bully kempkam https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2403491317 https://www.prevnet.ca/bullying/educators/helping-students-who-bully

We must not forget that when it comes to bullying there is a person who is bullied and a person who bullies. It is important that we also address those who bully as this might help us to stop them from doing it again.]]> 2022-11-30 13:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2403491317 Refugee Trauma liangputao https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404575247 What is Refugee Trauma ?
Refugee Definition:
A refugee is someone who owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country. (Article 1 of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees)

Refugee Trauma symptoms
Events that refugees have experienced related to war or persecution can all be called “traumatic events.” It is important to note that children are very resilient and can often cope with difficult experiences and events in healthy and productive ways. Such children may not display any symptoms and may not need service providers to intervene. However, for some children, exposure to traumatic events has a profound and lasting effect on their daily functioning. Exposure to traumatic events can cause the following general symptoms in children of ages in elementary :

Changes in their behavior such as aggression, anger, irritability, withdrawal from others, and sadness
Trouble at school
Trouble with peers
Fear of separation from parents
Fear of something bad happening

general symptoms in children of ages in middle school :

A sense of responsibility or guilt for the bad things that have happened
Feelings of shame or embarrassment
Feelings of helplessness
Changes in how they think about the world
Loss of faith
Problems in relationships including peers, family, and teachers
Conduct problems

Refugee Assessment :
Refugee Services Core Stressor Assessment Tool. Provides users with information about four core stressors that refugees commonly face and guides them through an assessment of a particular youth or family's needs. Based on the assessment, tailored recommendations for resources and interventions are generated through this web-based resource developed by the Refugee Trauma and Resilience Center.

Refugee Standardized Measures. Includes a list of mental health measures that have been translated and used with some of the refugee groups currently being resettled at the highest rates in the US. For some of these measures, additional Information regarding reliability and validity is available in the Measure Reviews Database.
Video Resource https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CIC6l7LRDk
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/refugee-trauma/interventions

]]> 2022-12-01 03:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404575247 Immigration and Refugee Mental Health liangputao https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404576722 The Topic is new for me, but the following information I think it helps to know more about the Refugee Trauma Intervention.

Mental health providers should consider how the refugee experience (e.g., exposure to hunger, thirst, and lack of shelter; injury and illness; being a witness, victim, or perpetrator of violence; fleeing your home and country; separating from family; living in a refugee camp; resettling in a new country; and navigating between the new culture and the culture of origin) may contribute to a child or adolescent’s emotional or behavioral presentation in a clinic, school, or community setting.

Video Resource
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKvR7au-VmA
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/refugee-trauma/interventions]]> 2022-12-01 03:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404576722 Implementing SEL plan and other strategies to support Refugee students liangputao https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404588421 1. Develop a trauma-informed team: Supporting refugee students successfully requires all hands on deck in schools. This means that it’s important for school leaders, counselors, teachers, and organizations that provide wraparound services to be trauma-informed and support each other.

2. Empathize with students: Empathy for perspective-taking is a critical step to becoming trauma-informed, especially if we don’t have firsthand experience with certain traumas. As teachers, we shouldn’t be trauma detectives, but we can be proactive by becoming informed about types of trauma. This background can be helpful when encountering sensitive cases.

3. Make them feel safe: Trauma can alter how the brain and the central nervous system function for many young people and can cause them to feel unsafe. In extreme cases, sufferers may experience danger, terror, or constant threat. Unfortunately, these deep feelings of insecurity and fear may show up in other areas of their life, including play, relationships, and school. Educators can help make their classrooms physically, intellectually, and emotionally safer by establishing good norms and community agreements.

Here are some good ones:

Bring our best self to class.
Be mindful of the boundaries of others.
Respect the privacy of others.
Be mindful of airtime when speaking.
Speak from the heart and be open to feedback.
Listen from the heart and respect others when they speak.
Take this space to heal and grow.

4. Remain consistent and predictable: Children of all ages with traumatic experiences can be on high alert. Providing consistency and predictability through your demeanor, fairness (being equitable), class norms and expectations, shared agreements, use of protocols, thinking routines, pacing, accountability, and scheduling can help put them at ease.

For example, I like to format instructional time similarly on most days (10 minutes for a mini-lesson, 35 minutes for work time, and 10 minutes for reflection and debrief).

If we need to meet with a student(s), avoid vagueness about intentions or creating uncertainty by saying things like “We need to talk” or “I need to tell you something.” Instead, be kind and specific: “I would love to talk about your essay. I know we can make it better with some tweaking.”

5. Know our limitations: When psychological trauma becomes overwhelming for refugee students, it might be necessary to assist families in seeking access to professional therapy for their child. Remember, our trauma-informed SEL plan is for helping refugee students cope and begin healing, but it isn’t meant to replace professional trauma-informed treatment.
Resource Reference
https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-trauma-informed-strategies-supporting-refugee-students/

]]> 2022-12-01 04:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404588421 Common childhood reactions to terrorism and trauma. https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404773045 Some of the most common reactions we can spot in students that have been exposed to extreme violence are:

1. ASD
2. PTSD
3. Anxiety
4. Depression
5. Regressive behaviors
6. Separation problems
7. Sleep difficulties
8. Behavioral problems]]> 2022-12-01 07:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404773045 Helping children to cope with terrorism. https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404780177 There are a lot of tools we can use as educators in order to help our student to cope with terrorism-caused trauma. The ones that struck me the most are:

1. Model calm and control: it can be hard to do this as the situation can be affecting us as well. But we are the ones that have more tools and should be stronger.
2. Tell children the truth: it is better to be totally honest and show that traumatic events need to be acknowledged and approached in a constructive way, no matter how hard it is.
3. Maintain normal routines: being busy and moving on has to be one of the top strategies. Life needs to continue no matter how hard it is. Students need full support from their teachers.
(full list in the link)]]> 2022-12-01 07:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404780177 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404850647 The COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal on almost everyone. But some experts say it's children who've suffered most. An essential phase in their lives is interrupted when they learn how to interact socially. In parts of the world, kids have spent months doing lessons in front of a computer. In developing countries, many children have missed months of school altogether.

]]> 2022-12-01 09:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404850647 Training Materials on Community Violence trauma in youth kayleemckuen https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404857644 These materials describe what community violence is, what the symptoms are in youth, how to prevent it, and how to assist someone experiencing it.

The suggestions they give for authorities is to create a safe environment for the youth. Living in a violent community can be lonely and also chaotic. So having a space where they can say their opinions and thoughts freely with no harm can help.

]]> 2022-12-01 09:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404857644 Responding to School Violence kayleemckuen https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404927130 This article is more school centered. If there are cases at the school or students experiencing it at home, then the school staff should follow the suggested policies. The policies mostly suggest ways of communicating to the students that schools are not a place for violence. The students will be aware of the school's goals and guidelines to stop violence. This hopefully will prevent violence happening in the school and also give the victims a chance to be honest if they experienced it. ]]> 2022-12-01 10:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404927130 shuangzhou2 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404939112 Symptoms:

Immediate Reactions and Long-term Effects

Children’s immediate reactions to IPV may include:

Generalized anxiety
Sleeplessness
Nightmares
Difficulty concentrating
High activity levels
Increased aggression
Increased anxiety about being separated from a parent
Intense worry about their safety or the safety of a parent

Long-term effects, especially from chronic exposure to IPV, may include:

Physical health problems
Behavior problems in adolescence (e.g., delinquency, alcohol or substance abuse)
Emotional difficulties in adulthood (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD)

]]> 2022-12-01 10:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404939112 How to help prevent and respond to school violence kayleemckuen https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404941622 This article is more of a step by step guideline on what to do if community violence is currently happening at the school. The article mostly suggests to try to focus more on education and give awareness that violence is not allowed in the school. They also say that the legal authorities should be involved if there is a case happening in the school. ]]> 2022-12-01 10:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404941622 Intervention Strategies shuangzhou2 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404942609 1. Child Development-Community Policing Program
2. Child-Parent Psychotherapy
3. Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress
4. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Praise students.
Children thrive from hearing about
what they do well and what teachers love about
them. Remember to praise the small things students
do, such as being helpful or kind. Tell them that I
notice, and that I am proud of them. Praise from
someone as important as you can make a big difference
in how children feel about themselves.]]> 2022-12-01 10:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404942609 How can I support my teen if they are experiencing IPV? shuangzhou2 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404954554 How can I support my teen if they are experiencing IPV?

Here is how you can help your teen if they are experiencing IPV:

Learn the signs of IPV. See the signs of IPV above. Educate yourself about teen IPV through the online resources listed at the end of this page.
Listen to your teen and believe what they are saying. It is hard for most teens to talk about their dating experiences that involve partner violence. This is because they might think no one will believe them. They might also feel scared, confused or ashamed.
Do not blame or judge your child. It is important for your child to feel supported. It is also important to keep an open line of communication between you and your child.
Remind your teen that they deserve to be in a healthy relationship. Healthy relationships do not hurt. Healthy relationships feel supportive and respect individual boundaries. Learn more about healthy relationships from MGHfC or from Love Is Respect®
If your teen is experiencing IPV, decide on the next steps. Leaving an unhealthy relationship can be difficult. It is also often the most dangerous time for adult women experiencing IPV. Your teen may also feel fearful. Talk with your teen’s guidance counselor, principal or teachers at school. If needed, talk with the police.
Help your teen get support from their doctor or therapist. If you are not sure how to find a therapist, talk to your child’s pediatrician.
Get support for yourself. As a parent, learning that your child is experiencing IPV can be emotionally challenging. Getting support for yourself from someone you trust can help you better support your child.

]]> 2022-12-01 10:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404954554 TED talk about stopping community violence kayleemckuen https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404964522 A very powerful speech from a man that experienced community violence when he was a teen. His suggestions are based around involving the entire community to prevent violence. He talked in depth about a support system. His mother was a great role model that took care of him and his siblings, so he gained the ability to develop better than some people. It takes a large enough group of people to say that violence is not normal and it should not be allowed.

The three things he suggested were:

1. Create a resilient community and support system

2. Give positivity towards peers

3. Give a healthy relationship that supports victims]]> 2022-12-01 11:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2404964522 shuangzhou2 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2405024887 2022-12-01 12:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2405024887 STEPS TO PLAN FOR SAFETY: WHAT CHILDREN AND TEENS SHOULD KNOW shuangzhou2 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2405205038 • How to call 911 in an emergency
• Names and phone numbers of trusted relatives, neighbors, or friends they can call or go to for help, day or night
• Hiding places and exits in the home
• To stay out of the middle of their parents’ fights or arguments
• An agreed upon safety word, phrase, or gesture that can be used in times of danger to signal the use of your safety steps ]]> 2022-12-01 14:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2405205038 An example of strategies we can use to help students understand terrorism https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2406542460 2022-12-02 12:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2406542460 Sources https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2406545112 Education Week. (2016, March 1). A Teacher Talks About Terrorism and Religion With Students. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzG0YNaCteQ

Fremont, W. P. (2004). Childhood Reactions to Terrorism-Induced Trauma: A Review of the Past 10 Years. Journal of the American Academy of Child &Amp; Adolescent Psychiatry, 43(4), 381–392. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004583-200404000-00004

Helping Children Cope With Terrorism. (n.d.). National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/war-and-terrorism/helping-children-cope-with-terrorism

]]> 2022-12-02 12:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2406545112 Understanding Child Sexual Abuse brettroberts4 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407396216 Key Facts about Sexual Abuse
1. It is pervasive - 1 in 5 children is sexually abused by the time they turn 18
2. Sexual abuse often happens from another child
3. Children with disabilities are three times as likely to be victims of sexual abuse
4. A child is far less likely to be abused by a stranger than by someone they know]]> 2022-12-03 08:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407396216 Common Myths about Sexual Abuse brettroberts4 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407398709 Some Common Myths about Sexual Abuse
1. Abuse always involves physical contact
2. Abuse only happens to girls
3. Strangers are the common perpetrators of sexual abuse
4. Sexual abuse only happens in stereotypical places like alleys and vans
5. Sexual abuse is always reported to authorities
6. Survivors of sexual abuse always become abusers themselves
7. There is nothing one can do to prevent sexual abuse]]> 2022-12-03 08:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407398709 Ways Teachers Can Prevent Sexual Abuse brettroberts4 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407399018 2022-12-03 08:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407399018 A brief video describing what to do if a child tells you about Sexual Abuse brettroberts4 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407400336 1. Respond with Care and Urgency
2. Believe the Child
3. Be supportive
4. Stay calm
5. Be caring
6. Face the Problem
7. Re-establish safety
8. Get help
9. Do not despair]]> 2022-12-03 08:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407400336 Effects of Sexual Abuse brettroberts4 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407416014

An increase in nightmares and/or other sleeping difficulties

Withdrawn behavior

Angry outbursts

Anxiety

Depression

Not wanting to be left alone with a particular individual(s)

Sexual knowledge, language, and/or behaviors that are inappropriate for the child’s age

]]> 2022-12-03 09:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2407416014 Early childhood trauma. https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408399990 Early childhood trauma refers to the traumatic experiences that occur to children aged 0-6.
Potentially traumatic events include:

Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse
Community or school violence
Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence
National disasters or terrorism
Commercial sexual exploitation
Sudden or violent loss of a loved one
Refugee or war experiences
Military family-related stressors (e.g., deployment, parental loss or injury)
Physical or sexual assault
Neglect
Serious accidents or life-threatening illness.

]]> 2022-12-05 01:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408399990 Signs of early childhood trauma https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408409308

Eating disturbance

Sleep disturbances

Somatic complaints

Clingy/separation anxiety

Feeling helpless/passive

Irritable/difficult to soothe

Constricted play, exploration, mood

Avoidant, anxious, clingy

General fearfulness/new fears

Helplessness, passive, low frustration

Restless, impulsive, hyperactive

Physical symptoms (headache, etc.)

Difficulty identifying what is bothering them

Inattention, difficulty problem solving

Daydreaming or dissociation

Irritability

Aggressive behavior

Sexualized behavior

Loss of recent developmental achievements

Repetitive/ post-traumatic play

Talking about the traumatic event and reacting to reminders/trauma triggers

Sadness/depression

Poor peer relationships and social problems (controlling/over permissive)

Repetitive/post-traumatic play

Developmental regression

General fearfulness/new fears

Easily startled

Language delay

Aggressive behavior

Sexualized behavior

Talking about the traumatic event and reacting to reminders/trauma triggers

]]> 2022-12-05 01:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408409308 Strategies to support students who have early childhood trauma. https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408432504 1. Communicate with counsellors or social workers.
2. Provide structure and consistency.
3. Ease transitions.
4. Provide choice.
5. Develop strengths and interests.
6.Be aware of potential trauma triggers]]> 2022-12-05 01:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2408432504 Child sex trafficking keeliassmith https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413772633 Child sex trafficking is a form of child abuse where a child under 18 is sexually exploited for something of value. Survivors can suffer from immediate and long term effects, including health impacts, psychological, physical and even death.

Some symptoms you may see in a child who has suffered and survived child sex trafficking are:

1. emotional and behavioral dysregulation
2. problems with attachment and relationships
3. problems with attention, learning, and planning
4. distortions in self-concept]]> 2022-12-08 02:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413772633 Effects of Child Sex Trafficking keeliassmith https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413802233 Effects:

co-occuring health problems
substance abuse disorders
limited social support
limited social support
lower socioeconomic status
stigma associated with events
emotional effects
- anxiety
- panic disorder
- major depression
- eating disorders
- PTSD
- pervasive mistrust in others

]]> 2022-12-08 03:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413802233 Responding to trauma keeliassmith https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413993944

Establishing social and emotional safety in the classroom.

This can help with psychological damage from captivity, as well as building social support amongst peers
Within the classroom you can teach how to actively listen and be empathetic

Create behavior-management plans that focuses on positive reinforcement

Focusing on praising students rather than punishing them
It can help with emotional and behavioral dysregulation
Gives students an opportunity to show their strengths and build their confidence

Increasing self-awareness and trauma competency

Know the difference between 'trauma informed services' and 'trauma specific services', this way you will know how to meet the needs of traumatized students as well as programs or providers that can help.
Have professional development meeting with the staff to ensure that everyone is equipped with knowledge on how to approach and communicate with the students
Build relationships and connections with organizations within the community for support and accessible resources
Have quarterly assessments and reflections on how to respond to trauma

]]> 2022-12-08 07:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2413993944 Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for School Personnel mitchellvezeau1 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2414562584 Everyone experiences loss and grief at some point. People grieve in different ways, and sometimes, a student who is grieving may not show unusual signs. However, traumatic grief in children is different, and there are certain signs to observe. According to the above article, "In Childhood Traumatic Grief, students have traumatic stress reactions to a death which interfere with their ability to accomplish the tasks of bereavement." For example:

A high school student whose father died in a car accident quits the baseball team because his father was a baseball coach, and playing baseball reminds him of the accident.
Having witnessed a shooting, a girl is afraid to sleep at night because she has nightmares about the event.

Cases of childhood traumatic grief occur in a small percentage of students who deal with grief, often when the death is sudden or surprising to the student. For example, as a result of:

Homicide or suicide
Mass shooting
Disaster
Accident
Sudden health condition (heart attack)
OR if the student did not expect the death, even if it was of natural causes

Example Reactions - Signs to Watch For:

Random or triggered negative memories, flashbacks, thoughts
Reenacting the death or accident (preschool age)
Physical signs of distress: headaches, nausea, distraction, etc.
Avoidance/withdrawal
Strong negative moods/outbursts: anger, guilt, shame, blaming, fear, etc.
Substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, signs of depression

Response & Intervention:

Any intervention should be one that is clinically tested and approved, and it should be administered according to well a documented treatment plan and followed up with appropriate assessments. Beyond intervention, there are a variety of ways teachers and school personnel can respond when a student is dealing with traumatic grief. The full list can be viewed in the article, but here is a short list to summarize:

Listen, be available and supportive
Understand angry outbursts (avoid punishments, seek understanding, and embrace the process)
Raise awareness for all (teachers, coaches, others) involved in the child's life of what is going on
Modify teaching/differentiate
Answer questions, communicate with family, and offer support
Make referrals (to appropriate professional help)

Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for School Personnel. (2022, March 28). The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. https://www.nctsn.org/resources/childhood-traumatic-grief-information-for-school-personnel

Interventions. (2018, August 20). The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief/interventions

]]> 2022-12-08 16:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2414562584 PsychCentral.com mitchellvezeau1 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2414722378 This site has a similar overview as the pdf from NCTSN, but it also listed some helpful coping suggestions:

Keeping a routine and maintaining structure can really help provide stability and safety the child needs during this time.
Acknowledging how they are feeling
Thinking about it: this may require help from a therapist.
Expressing themselves

I found this list helpful because it shows some straightforward examples of what people undergoing traumatic grief need in order to get through the process. These are things we, as teachers, can help with, and at least be aware of when dealing with students in these situations.

Coelho, S. (2022, January 25). What Is Traumatic Grief? Psych Central. https://psychcentral.com/health/traumatic-grief

]]> 2022-12-08 18:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2414722378 EssentialHealth.com mitchellvezeau1 https://padlet.com/mitchellvezeau1/afut6p3rsl7wmwds/wish/2414732727 This site shed light on how sometimes traumatic grief can impact more than one individual student. They, along with the other resources, recommend having a traumatic crisis intervention plan for schools to know what to do if a student (or group) has to deal with traumatic grief. Essential Health included a 5-level scale to determine the severity of the traumatic crisis that a school may encounter:

Traumatic Event Scale of Response
- Level 1: Situation is confined to an individual or small group
- Level 2: Class or Grade is effected
- Level 3: Multiple grade levels and potentially entire building is impacted
- Level 4: Multiple buildings and sizable portion of district impacted
- Level 5: Catastrophic incident with widespread and profound impact on entire school community

I found this helpful since some schools have to respond to traumatic grief on a larger level than a single student. In the case of a natural disaster or, for example, a shooting at the school, it may be that many more students are undergoing traumatic stress. Schools should have a basic plan in place to respond if something should happen on any of the levels listed above. This will help them respond in a timely and effective manner, which will certainly be needed in such extreme cases.

Traumatic Grief. (n.d.). EssentialHealth.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.essentiahealth.org/services/behavioral-mental-health-services/grief-bereavement-support/resources/traumatic-grief/

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