Main description:

The book integrates research and practice and provides specific examples of applied interventions and prevention programs

Broad system perspective on trauma as related to the individual, family, school and community

Wide range of traumas as related to diverse groups (e.g., military, Middle Eastern refugees, Indigenous tribal communities)

Includes recommendations for a wide variety of professionals from different disciplines that include not only educators and therapists, but also, professionals from other sectors (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, public health).

Contents:

List of Figures and Tables. Preface. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Introduction: Understanding Trauma and the Importance of Relationship-Based Practices to Promote Resiliency Section I. Child and Family Focus 1. Working with Low-Income Depressed Mothers and Their Infants 2. A Biological Imperative to Thrive: Supporting Military Families with Young Children 3. Prevalent but Hidden: Sexual Abuse, Its Impact and the Healing Process for Children and Parents 4. Developing Child Resiliency through Art Intervention: A Strengths Perspective 5. Refugees' Resettlement and Traumatic Experiences: Utilizing Trauma-Informed Practices with Refugee Women to Address War Trauma and Enhance Resilience 6. Creciendo Juntos (Growing Together): Building Leadership in Latino Parents in a Trauma-Informed Elementary School 7. Pride and Shame: Working with Sexual and Gender Variance Section II. School and Community Focus 8. Promoting Wellness with Native American Youth: Culturally Informed Resilience Practices to Reduce the Effects of Trauma 9. Centering the Community's Voice and Needs in Gang Prevention and Intervention Through a Trauma-Informed Lens 10. Children Experiencing Loss and Deprivation of Parental Care 11. Healing Around the Table: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Nutrition Education 12. Trauma-Informed System Change in Child Welfare. Index.