1. Hartsfield Elementary Trauma-sensitive school

2. What is Trauma? Risk factors Affects of Trauma on the Brain
Protective factors
The Role of the School

3. Trauma-sensitive approach Behavior is the expression of unmet needs.
Embedded in what we are currently doing
Interpret the behavior empathically.
Respond to the behavior effectively .
De-escalate the situation through trauma-sensitive strategies.

4. In the Classroom Curriculum for morning meetings MindUP brain breaks
Calming corners
Mindful response to unregulated behaviors

5. Perspectives Impact on the school from a teacher’s viewpoint
Impact on the child from a parent's viewpoint
Impact on the school from a volunteer’s viewpoint