1. Chapter 7 Managing the Emotional Demands of Teaching

2.  This…  …can lead to this

3.  Supportive adults who are able to respond to problems in a calm and thoughtful manner are an important resource for children struggling to cope with adversity in their lives.

4. PPhysical health PPsychological health SSpiritual health

5.  Reparative experiences with teachers help children recover from the effects of violence and trauma  Teachers help restore a child’s sense of hope and purposefulness.  Positive relationships with teachers give children a second chance– a second chance to experience the coregulation necessary to develop self-regulation.

6.  It is necessary for the health of the child and teacher.  Exposure to violence or relational trauma causes children to repeatedly reenact past traumatic experiences with teachers and other caring adults.  Model emotional regulation and control as opposed to mirroring the children’s behavior.

7.  You know that trauma causes changes in children’s cognitive understanding of themselves, others, and their environment.  Working with traumatized children can change a teacher’s perception of him- or herself and the children in the classroom

8.  Teachers are often the first, and sometimes the only, adults to witness children when children are stressed or in danger.  Acknowledge difficulty of child’s position without get in emotionally caught up in situation.  Work on empathy.  Stay emotionally connected while maintaining objectivity.

9. HHelp child gain greater acceptance in school setting SStructured classroom and activities WWork with colleagues and other professionals NNo bullying, value differences

10.  Teachers traditionally care for the social and emotional well-being of children, partnering with parents in developing the necessary social skills as well as academic competencies.

11.  Burnout  Compassion fatigue

12.  Physical rejuvenation – physical exercise, rest, relaxation, sleep, healthy eating habits

13.  Support of friends / colleagues  Workshops / conferences  Your beliefs on the meaning of life can be challenged – prayer, meditation, or yoga can help.

14.  School based teams of teachers, psychologists, counselors, social workers, speech-language pathologists, etc. working together to share roles and responsibilities  Meeting regularly and seeking resources  With new added personal accountability increased time / resources may be needed

15.  Integrated Therapy – utilizes cross training in the school setting  Co-teaching – teacher / teacher or teacher / other professional

16.  Trauma-Specific Training – professional development, in-services, etc.  Clinical consultation with professionals in the field