Internalizing behaviors primarily refer to issues that involve internal processes, such as anxiety, depression, and somatic complaints.
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Going back to the classroom this year will be tough. That’s why we’re focusing on bringing you resources to help with recovery from all sorts of trauma.
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Did you know? The recent influx of federal COVID-19 relief funds provides an opportunity to fund early childhood educational mental health supports and services!
State agency leaders and early childhood educators can use infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) to meet children’s social and emotional needs during and beyond ...
Continue reading →How can we incorporate mental health education into schools? Consider the 5 T’s.
Mental health is a critical part of students’ overall health and well-being.
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Continue reading →When helping students hurts: Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)
We were presenting to a group of teachers about our project examining the effects of a group-based intervention for middle schoolers experiencing traumatic stress. I was describing the effects of trauma on students’ academic performance when a teacher stood up and loudly exclaimed, “But what about OUR trauma? Who is ...
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