Rebecca Pepper Sinkler- former editor of The New York Times Book Review and editor of SafeKidsStories shares the perspective of staff who attended a course given by the Institute for Family Professionals (IFP), an organization based in Philadelphia that, since 2003, has provided training for professionals who work with children and families. Using recent research on brain theory and the effects of childhood trauma, IFP provides researched and proven best practices on topics such as trauma, anger, and discipline.
In Sinkler's article "Could We Have a Revolution in the Lives of Teachers and Students?" read about the impact on school staff of learning about trauma and tools to manage trauma.
This is a re-posted blog by Carolyn Smith-Brown from Philadelphia ACEs Connection group.
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