Trauma Students

Anything is possible – even building a better relationship with math! This is much more than a book about math. This is a book about hope. Imagine failing 11th grade math – twice! – and going on to be known affectionately as The Lady Gaga of Math. That is the story of author Vanessa "The Math Guru" Vakharia. Thanks to an inspiring teacher who helped Vanessa heal her own relationship with math, Vanessa was then able to see math in a way that literally changed the trajectory of her life.

Ninth House meets Legendborn in this thrilling dark academia novel following a new student fueled by questions about her prestigious university and the haunting answers she uncovers as her heart pulls her in two different, dangerous directions. “Dark academia fans, get ready for your newest...

With accessible strategies grounded in trauma-informed education and positive psychology, this audiobook equips teachers to support all students, particularly the most vulnerable. It will help them to build their resilience, increase their motivation and engagement, and fulfil their full...

2 BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED IN KINDLE VERSION! Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. ...

Today, something is going to happen to an innocent child. Tomorrow, that child will walk into their school. What happens next will impact the rest of their life. What is this powerful event? Childhood trauma. Most students will experience some form of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, racism, homelessness, or poverty by their 18th birthday. If left untreated, their traumatic experience may have lasting implications on their physical and mental health and their success in school.

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.   

A practical guide to the 5 pillars of embodied Internal Family Systems—tools and exercises for healing trauma "McConnell is an expert guide to learning to listen to somatic stories and finding the way to Embodied Self."—Deb Dana, LCSW, author of The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy on Somatic...

This program is read by the author. “My Side of the River is both fierce and poetic. It brilliantly reframes border writing while embracing nature and familial history. There are moments one sees greatness appear. This is one of those moments.” —Luis Alberto Urrea, New York Times...

What if the student dysregulation you are managing is not a behavior problem, but a design flaw? Most classroom management strategies focus on controlling students, but very few teach you how to design an environment where neurodivergent learners can actually thrive. If you are tired of modifying lessons on the fly, battling student refusal, and feeling like the weight of a heavy system rests entirely on your shoulders, it is because it does. The problem is not your effort. It is the architecture of the classroom. In Designing for Belonging, education leader Geraldine Doornkamp provides an ...

Brain science that battles burnout. Teachers are burned out and current behavior plans aren’t working. This is not a one-size-fits-all fix. Just honest conversation without jargon or judgment joined with accessible resources exhausted teachers have been searching for. The connected classroom offers connection, compassion, and classroom strategies for the kids who need you most. It’s a book written by a 30 year classroom teacher and an occupational therapist who specializes in trauma and nervous system vulnerability. The authors use personal and relatable stories to translate ...

Grief and grieving apply to anyone experiencing loss, even if that loss is not tied to a death. Though it may feel difficult to address the topics of grief and loss, as we return to school after an unprecedented year, it’s no longer a question of “if” or “should” but “when” and ”how.” Learning from Loss is your guide to getting started with grief work, providing a path that can help you determine the best course of action in the wake of a loss that impacts a student or school community.

From one of America's most celebrated psychiatrists, the book that has taught generations of healers why healing the sick is about more than just diagnosing their illness. Modern medicine treats sick patients like broken machines -- figure out what is physically wrong, fix it, and send the...

Maslow for Educators: How the Hierarchy of Needs Shapes Learning, Student Motivation, and Classroom Success is a powerful and practical guide that helps teachers, administrators, and school leaders understand what students truly need in order to learn, grow, and thrive. Based on the enduring insights of Abraham Maslow, this book explores how physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem, and self actualization shape every aspect of classroom life. It explains why students struggle when foundational needs go unmet and how educators can create environments that promote connection, confidence...

He’s an artist with no boundaries. His coach? A surgeon with too many scars. When Milo Reeves arrives at Harbor Heights’ elite épée camp barefoot and brimming with chaotic genius, he’s not expecting to collide with Sebastian Vale—a stoic former trauma surgeon turned fencing coach whose rules are as sharp as his jawline. Every step Milo takes challenges the camp’s regimented order, his rhythm more dance than drill. Every look Sebastian gives cuts deeper than any blade. What begins as a battle of control versus instinct becomes something far more dangerous—an intimate duel ...

THE MOST COMPLEX OBJECT IN THE UNIVERSE IS SITTING BETWEEN YOUR EARS. It consumes 20% of your energy. It generates enough electricity to power a lightbulb. It holds the archives of your entire life. But did you ever get a user manual for it? For most of us, the brain remains a black box. We go through life at the mercy of chemical tides we don’t understand, controlled by ancient circuits designed for a world that no longer exists. We struggle with focus, mood, and memory, wondering why our own biology seems to fight against us. Neuropsychology Summarized is that manual. Devon Kade and The...

Grief and grieving apply to anyone experiencing loss, even if that loss is not tied to a death. Though it may feel difficult to address the topics of grief and loss, as we return to school after an unprecedented year, it’s no longer a question of “if” or “should” but “when” and ”how.” Learning from Loss is your guide to getting started with grief work, providing a path that can help you determine the best course of action in the wake of a loss that impacts a student or school community.

Each of us has a finite amount of mental bandwidth, the cognitive resources that are available for learning, development, work, and everything else we have to do. These "attentional resources" are not about how smart we are, but about how much of our brain power is available to us for the task at hand.

Surgical Skills & Procedures: A Step-by-Step Guide" is a comprehensive resource designed to equip medical students, residents, and early-career practitioners with essential surgical knowledge and skills. This book covers a wide range of topics, from basic surgical techniques to more advanced procedures, offering clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure mastery of the critical skills needed in surgery. Each chapter is focused on specific aspects of surgery, including foundational topics such as aseptic technique, wound closure, and anesthesia management, as well as practical procedures ...

For the first time, in her memoir, Dr. Guillaume opens up in detail about her childhood trauma along with its effects on her life’s journey, and how her faith in Jesus gave her the courage and stamina necessary to follow her dream of becoming a Medical Doctor.

The Connected Classroom: Building Belonging and Community for Every Student A practical guide to creating an inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom culture Academic success begins with one essential component: a strong sense of community and belonging. The Connected Classroom offers educators easy-to-implement strategies to foster a classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to engage. From the first day of school to sustaining community all year, this book provides daily routines, inclusive activities, and relationship-building practices that strengthen student ...