Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Educators

<p>This second edition of <i>Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Educators</i> continues to guide childcare providers and early educators working with infants toddlers preschoolers and early elementary-aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children’s brains behavior learning and development. The book covers a range of trauma-responsive teaching strategies that readers can use to create strength-based environments that support children’s health healing and resiliency. Updates include a greater emphasis on resilience and collaborating with mental health specialists new chapters on developing children’s body awareness/sensory literacy and pathways to regulation that reduce stress through breathing techniques and mindful movement as well as new vignettes and case studies to use in workshops or professional development. Supervisors and coaches will learn a range of powerful trauma-responsive practices that they can use to support workforce development and enhance their quality improvement initiatives.</p>