Background
When we work with and educate/support children, we must be mindful of the dynamics of each child’s family. It is important to keep in mind what the children may experience in their daily lives. Because you understand the value of really knowing the children and families in your care, you decide to seek professional development opportunities on the subject. You enroll and attend a professional development session called Understanding Family Trauma in Early Childhood: Strong Relationships are the Key and learned some important information about trauma informed care. You would like to share information you learned with your staff and faculty.
Directions
Step 1: Watch the following video:
Exchange. (n.d.). Violence, abuse, and trauma [https://exchangepress-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/catalog/product/violence-abuse-trauma/7711025/. EdFlicks. (Time 10:17)
Step 2: Professional Email
Write a professional e-mail to your director asking permission to share your learnings with staff and faculty. You need to write a persuasive email showing the benefits of sharing this information at your next professional development session.
In the email, include the following information to help justify your request.
Explain four signs of trauma and/or abuse children might display (including signs that might not be obvious). Provide a brief example of each sign and what you might observe.
Provide at least two benefits trauma-informed care provides for all children.
Describe five benefits of having strong, positive relationships with families when it comes to discussions about trauma.
Describe three developmentally appropriate strategies that you will include in your own practice to support children experiencing trauma. Include details and examples.
Your assignment will include:
Include APA citations to all sources used for this assignment. Use an in-text citation in your email and list the full citation at the end of your email beneath your signature line. Cited sources should be relevant, credible, and appropriate. No title page or separate reference page is necessary for this assignment.
All work should be formatted professionally and use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
