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Behavioral Alliance of SC (BASC)
November 2018 Newsletter
In this issue BASC discusses the impact of traumatic events upon student emotional/behavioral health and academic achievement.
We examine Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impact of trauma upon students with disabilities, trauma from natural disasters, traumatic events on school campuses, supports available to families experiencing trauma and professional learning opportunities.
The 3 minute video below offers a backdrop to our topic this month.
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A Must Read!
Education Brief: ACEs for Educators and Stakeholders
This 2017 publication discusses the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on education, summarizes notable programs and promising practices, outlines findings of the Illinois's ACEs Collaborative initiative, makes policy recommendations and provides education implementation resources.
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Trauma and Students with Disabilities |
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Bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)
For children and youth in situations of prolonged and repeated abuse – like bullying and cyberbullying – the impact can affect their development, the way they interact with others, and how they perform in school.
Some strategies to address ACEs and prevent bullying that are used by schools and other programs can be applied to the public health arena.
(Read more)
Children with disabilities—such as physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Any number of factors— physical vulnerability, social skill challenges, or intolerant environments—may increase the risk.
(Read more)
The information above was released by
stopbullying.gov - a federal government website managed by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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The Trauma of Natural Disasters
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Schools are key stakeholders in providing mental health services to those negatively impacted by natural disasters. Their responsibilities have now expanded beyond academically educating students only and entered into the realm of mental health care.
To assist their students, school staff may do the following:
- establish a plan to get the word out about services being provided,
- take account of previous trauma that students experienced
- minimize barriers to getting children back into their classrooms,
- screen children for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, and
- implement a school-wide system of trauma care
The webinar below presented by Kognito shares the impact made by schools in Texas after the Hurricane Harvey.
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Post-Harvey: A New Tool for Educators to Respond to Students’ Trauma
One year later, Texans are continuing to recover from the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left behind. Many young people now back in school are dealing with the stress of being displaced, after the trauma from the storm itself.
Watch this engaging webinar where presenters shared:
an update on UNICEF USA’s efforts to provide no-cost access to training for 57,000 Houston educators and 940,000 students; the impact of the simulation on 3,000+ teachers in the Houston area and how it can contribute to a trauma-informed school; and an exclusive demonstration of Trauma-Informed Practices for K-12 Schools.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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People who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) find themselves continually experiencing symptoms that cause them significant distress.
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Children and Youth with PTSD
Dissociation is a psychological survival tool that children and youth with PTSD may use when they feel helpless, afraid, or unable to escape a dangerous situation.
Common signs of dissociation:
• Amnesia for important or traumatic events known to have occurred
• Frequent dazed or trance-like states
• Perplexing forgetfulness (e.g., the child knows facts or skills one day and not the next)
• Difficulties deriving cause-and-effect consequences from life experiences
• Lying or denying responsibility for misbehavior despite obvious evidence to the contrary
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Trauma Informed School Resources
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Healthy Environments and Response to Trauma in Schools’ (HEARTS) is a multi-tiered system of support shown to increase understanding of trauma among school personnel, decrease trauma-related symptoms among students, and increase a students' ability to learn and stay on task.
The following online HEARTS presentation,
Transforming Trauma: Building Resilience and Academic Success through Trauma-Informed Schools answers key questions trauma-informed schools and system implementation:
How does trauma impact students and learning?
What makes a school “trauma-informed”?
How do I begin this conversation at my school as it relates to partnerships, policies, principles, practices, and payment?
Trauma Smart helps staff build resiliency, master classroom strategies, and engage parents leading to improved attendance and academic performance of students.
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Parents and caregivers can help children overcome these experiences and start the process of recovery. The following resource provides valuable information that gives families and caregivers strategies to help their child(ren) regain a sense of peace and stability after experiencing a traumatic event. |
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Trauma and Family Services |
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Professional Learning Opportunities |
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BASC November 2018 Webinar
with
Dr. Courtnie Smith! |
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Olweus Bullying Prevention
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Youth Mental Health Training |
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Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference
April 18-19, 2019 |
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Have you registered for the 2019 Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference yet?
Register today to take advantage of early bird rates and save up to $50!
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Poster Presentations provide you with a wonderful opportunity to share your successes with the behavioral health leaders and experts from across the Southeast. We welcome presentations on interventions for any grade level or tier (school-wide, small group, or individual). Sharing your ideas will get you the recognition you deserve for your hard work, and you will be helping your colleagues by sharing what has worked for you!
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If you would like your organization featured in our SPOTLIGHT or have a community event you would like us to promote please contact Cheryl Fitts at
fittscd@email.sc.edu |
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This newsletter is made possible through a grant funded by the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Special Education Services to establish the Behavioral Alliance of South Carolina.
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