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Developing the nervous system

To understand why students who have experienced complex trauma can behave in the way they do, let us consider the impact of trauma on the early development of a nervous …

Early attachment and development

To understand the impact of complex trauma on the schooling experience of our students, we need to examine some key areas of theory: Child development theory explores the changes children …

Why this, why now?

If you work in a school, or you support children or adolescents who attend school, you’ll be aware that some students who have experienced complex trauma can really struggle to …

What is the impact of trauma on students?

It’s important for everyone working in or with schools to understand the impact of trauma on the functioning and wellbeing of their students. There are two types of trauma — …