Page 4 - Helping Traumatized Children Learn - Book Study

Why Study the Impact of Trauma?

 Trauma undermines children’s ability to learn, form relationships, and function
appropriately in the classroom.

 Trauma-sensitive schools will benefit:

 Those whose trauma history is known
 Those whose trauma will never be clearly identified
 Those who may be impacted by their traumatized classmates

 Schools provide possibilities for traumatized children to forge relationships with
caring adults and learn in a supportive, predictable, and safe environment.