Resource Guide:- An Introduction to Developmental Trauma

Written By Michaela Rose

Thank you for attending my session on An Introduction to Developmental Trauma. I hope you have gained some valuable insight during my talk and strategies to help not only yourself but your students too.

Please remember that therapeutic teaching techniques can benefit all children, not just those who are trauma-experienced.

Reading up on this subject, as well as listening to videos and podcasts is highly recommended. I know your time as educators is precious so this list is a fabulous guide to get you started.

This training has been been informed and inspired by many professionals.
These are just a few of them and their works:-

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Dr. Bruce Perry

Dr. Bruce Perry is a renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist specializing in child trauma. He is the principal of the Neurosequential Network and author of several influential books on trauma and healing.​

Brené Brown

Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston who has spent decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is a bestselling author and hosts the podcast "Unlocking Us."​digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu

Dr. Dan Hughes

Dr. Dan Hughes is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems, particularly those with histories of abuse and neglect. He is the developer of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).​Nottinghamshire FosteringFamilies Empowered

Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay OBE FRSL is a British author, poet, and broadcaster. He was the official poet for the 2012 London Olympics and served as Chancellor of the University of Manchester from 2015 to 2022. Sissay has written a number of books and plays, and his work often draws from his personal experiences in the British foster care system. ​British Council+4X (formerly Twitter)+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+1champions-speakers.co.uk+1

Dr. Dan Siegel

Dr. Dan Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He is an award-winning educator and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, including "Mindsight" and "The Whole-Brain Child." Dr. Siegel's work focuses on the intersection of mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychotherapy. ​Dr. Dan Siegel+1Dr. Dan Siegel+1

Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned physician and expert in addiction, trauma, and childhood development. He is known for his work on the mind-body connection and the impact of early childhood experiences on lifelong health. His books include "The Myth of Normal", "When the Body Says No", and "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts".

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a pediatrician, author, and advocate for addressing childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as a public health issue. She was California's first Surgeon General and is the author of "The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity."

Sarah Naish
Sarah Naish is a leading expert in therapeutic parenting and the founder of the National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NATP). She is the author of several books, including "The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting" and "But He Looks So Normal: Shattering the Myths About Adopted and Looked After Children". Naish is also an adoptive parent and advocate for trauma-experienced children.

Betsy de Thierry
Betsy de Thierry is a psychotherapist, author, and leading expert in trauma recovery and therapeutic parenting. She is the founder of the Trauma Recovery Centre (TRC), which supports children and families affected by trauma. Betsy is the author of several highly regarded books, including "The Simple Guide to Child Trauma", "The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties", and "Teaching the Child on the Trauma Continuum".

Sarah Dillon
Sarah Dillon is a therapeutic parenting expert and trainer. She works alongside Sarah Naish and is co-author of books such as "The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions" and "The Complete Guide to Therapeutic Parenting: A Helpful Guide to Childhood Trauma". She provides training, consultation, and support for parents and professionals working with trauma-experienced children.

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