Never Underestimate the Power of Teachers to Mitigate Childhood Mental Health Difficulties
Early in my career as a teacher, one of my 9th grade students came early to my 8th period class to explain why she had been absent for the past… Read more »
Author Archives: Susan Ciminelli
Three Things Trauma Therapists Taught Me
I recently spent three days in training with mental health professionals at the Traumatic Stress Institute in Connecticut. Our trainers were experienced therapists who work for the Klingberg Family Centers… Read more »
12 Things You’ll Find in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
When presenting to groups of school principals, I’ve found it helpful to use imagery to help principals picture classroom activities and interactions that help students, even those who struggle with… Read more »
What’s YOUR ACE score?
More than half the adult population has at least one ACE. Those who have 3 ACEs are twice as likely to develop heart disease. Those who have 4 ACEs are three times… Read more »
A Positive Starting Note to Last through to June
I began my career in education as a music teacher. Getting the starting note on the right pitch was critical to the performance of the entire song. The same can… Read more »