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secondary trauma
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Trauma in Schools – Teachers Are Asked to Handle Too Much
Trauma in schools has always existed. From the first public schools until today there have always been hungry children, those who have lost parents during the school year, as well as those who have for one reason or another, moved during the school year, having to adjust to a new school. Something much different is […]
Posted inTeacher Self Care
Secondary Trauma-The Next Mental Health Crisis
“My family is still living in the domestic violence shelter and I don’t think Santa is going to find us there,” said the child. “Why do you think that?” queries the teacher sadly. “Mom said so. She said not to expect him to find us.” [bctt tweet=”My family is still living in the domestic violence […]