Childhood Trauma—It Happens More Than You Think [Napsnet.com]

I agree -- trauma, toxic stress and abuse abound.  And, it puts considerable strains on educators --- many of whom are not experienced with dealing with kids with traumatic pasts and traumatic presents.  Indeed, within schools across the educational landscape we lack mental health professionals in sufficient numbers.  And, importantly, kids' futures are impaired because the institutions that serve them are unprepared.  

That's why we need to change the culture from one that operates off a deficit model (there is something wrong with these kids) to a lastic model (yes, a new word that enables institutions to serve students more effectively,  See www.breakawaylearners.com --- now available as an e-book from TCPress.  Look at the illustrations in the book -- they tell a story in and of themselves -- about the power of the possible for at risk children, adolescents and young and older adults.

In another post, I will attach an image or two -- for viewing and comments.