Body-Based Regulation Activities
Why traumatised children often can't 'think their way out' of dysregulation, and the body-based activities that help — proprioception, deep pressure, rhythmic movement, breath. With 20 specific activities.
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What to actually say (and not say) when a child is dysregulated. Phrase by phrase, based on the principles of co-regulation. Useful for the staff briefing.
Trauma-Sensitive Family Meeting — Prep Guide
Preparing for a meeting with the family of a vulnerable or trauma-affected child — what to flag, what to avoid, how to share concerns without retraumatising or shaming the family.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences — what they are, how they affect children's brains and behaviour, and what teachers can actually do. Based on the original Felitti and Anda research and subsequent decades of follow-up.
Building Safety — Daily Routines Checklist
The small daily routines that build felt safety for children with trauma backgrounds — entry rituals, transitions, exits. Audit your day.