Episode 34- Trauma and School Psychologists’ Varying Roles

Episode 34

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Sorry about the last minute change, but GoZen! had to reschedule. Join us for a discussion of trauma!

http://www.centerforyouthwellness.org/

Click to access HOW%20CHILDREN%20COPE.pdf

https://www.samhsa.gov/nctic/trauma-interventions

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/

Trauma-Sensitive Schools: A Whole-School Approach

Click to access Child_Trauma_Toolkit_Final.pdf

Click to access mmtt_general.pdf

http://cbitsprogram.org/

https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=139

Click to access Dealing%20with%20Trauma%20-%20A%20TF-CBT%20Workbook%20for%20Teens.pdf

Resources Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7JkmPE1QnD6SUJSNHo0NERJWFU?usp=sharing

From NASP Fact Sheet: Warning Signs. If any of the following symptoms do not decrease over time, if they severely impact the child’s ability to participate in normal activities, or if significant changes are noted, a referral to a mental health professional may be necessary. Disruption or withdrawal from peer relationships

General lack of energy or lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities. Strained family relationships (increased misbehavior, lashing out against family members, refusal to participate in normal family routines). Decline in school performance, school avoidance, or difficulty concentrating Physical complaints with no apparent cause Maladaptive coping (drug or alcohol use, severe aggression) Repeated nightmares and reporting strong fears of death, violence, etc. Repetitive play re-enacting the traumatic events Low self esteem, negative talk about self (if this was not apparent prior to the trauma) Sleeping (difficulty falling or staying asleep) and eating disturbances Increased arousal (easily startling or quick to anger), agitation, irritability, aggressiveness Regression in behavior (thumb sucking, bedwetting, clinginess, fear of the dark)