BEYOND THE TRAUMA VORTEX INTO THE HEALING VORTEX
A Guide for Psychology and Education
241 pages by Gina Ross
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School personnel are often the first line of defense to deal with the impact of trauma on children. Because symptoms of childhood trauma often mimic "learning disorders" or "behavioral problems," these symptoms can go unrec¬ognized or misdiagnosed. School psychologists and counselors are the most effective social sector to address trauma, its effects and its healing. Because the educational system works with the most vulnerable members of society and has the longest-ranging influence, it can play a crucial role by identifying children at risk and helping them heal. Schools acting as community centers can disseminate information to the public, through their teachers, parents and mental health associations. This book provides information about:

  • The etiology and symptoms of both adult and childhood trauma
  • Skills to heal trauma and develop coping abilities and resiliency in children
  • Nature and impact of second-hand trauma on school psychologists and counselors, teachers, parents, and children
  • Tools to cope with secondhand trauma
  • Media-related second-hand trauma and guidelines to avoid or heal it
  • Collective trauma's effect on education and how to be part of collective healing