"I should tell you now that what happened in the end with Section 8C could be called a success story. That class turned out to be my most defining experience in education. Educators knew so little back then about the brain or stress reactions. I flew by the seat of my pants, followed my gut, and remained determined to reach and teach this group of learners. To do that, I had to feel them, to sense them, and what might set them off.
"In this class of 28 learners, most of these students had rich histories of adverse childhood experiences....
"Core stability begins with this simple understanding: We have to help students hone their appraisal ability, identify safety zones, protective factors, and their natural resources. These are the fibers that build resilience. With awareness and compassion, designing such environments is simpler to create than it may seem.
"In the next post in this series, I'll introduce a trauma-informed approach to dial down reaction."
http://www.wholechildeducation.org/blog/core-stability-what-i-didnt-know-about-section-8c
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