Explain how you will use this “trauma informed” perspective in understanding and working with children.

Part II: Read one article from the list below and use it to support the response to the following:

 

  • Based on the article you chose, discuss how poverty and/or a specific type of trauma impacts brain development and behavior.  Make sure to also state the article you read.
  • Explain how you will use this “trauma informed” perspective in understanding and working with children.
  • Discuss what you would do differently as a professional now that you have this knowledge and if your view of “trauma” has changed?
  • Describe what approach you might take when you need to talk to a family about a situation where the child’s academic performance and/or behavior is being impacted by trauma. What specifically would you want to discuss with the family?