Original PDF Ebook – Essentials of Trauma-Informed Assessment and Intervention in School and Community Settings1st Edition – 9781119274612

Original PDF Ebook – Essentials of Trauma-Informed Assessment and Intervention in School and Community Settings1st Edition – 9781119274612

Understanding how chronic stress affects child development with step-by-step guidelines for conducting trauma-informed assessments and interventions_x000D_
Children exposed to early negative and adverse experiences may not think, feel, process emotions, behave, respond to, or relate to others the same way that typically developing children do. If psychologists do not appreciate and understand the effects of trauma in the lives of children, they may be working in ways that are not efficient or effective and may actually be providing a disservice to the children and families they serve. _x000D_
This volume provides an overview of the deleterious effects of adverse childhood experiences (also referred to as complex trauma, toxic stress or developmental trauma) on children’s functioning, adjustment, cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, academic, and neuropsychological outcomes. Complex trauma can alter brain structure and function and throw children off a normal developmental trajectory resulting in a myriad of negative outcomes._x000D_
In addition, step-by-step guidelines are provided for conducting trauma-informed assessments, treatments, and interventions. _x000D_
Understand how early stressors can affect influence normal development and influence child psychopathology_x000D_
Learn how exposure to early life adversity affects the biological stress systems which can compromise normal brain development_x000D_
Become familiar with the functions and neuropsychological constructs associated with brain regions affected by chronic stress._x000D_
Identify risk factors that can negatively influence children’s behavioral, social, emotional, cognitive, and academic functioning_x000D_
Identify and use trauma-sensitive assessment instruments and protocols_x000D_
Gather background and family history from a trauma perspective_x000D_
Use evidence-based interventions to best meet each child’s unique needs