From Trauma to Resiliency : Trauma-Informed Practices for Working with Children, Families, Schools, and Communities

__From Trauma to Resiliency__ integrates research and practice of trauma-informed care, reviewing the neuroscience of trauma and highlighting relationship-based interventions for diverse populations that have faced multiple traumas. Chapters explore the experiences of oppressed groups that include survivors of abuse, war, poverty, Indigenous youth, Middle Eastern refugee mothers, individuals who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (SGM), and children and youth involved in child welfare, foster care, and juvenile justice systems. In each chapter, contributors provide strengths-based, trauma-informed strategies that can be used in clinical settings, school-based programs, and in urban communities where food insecurity, limited access to health services, and community violence are prevalent. Professionals and students in counseling, social work, psychology, child welfare, education, and other programs will come away from the book with culturally affirming, trauma-informed interventions and models of care that promote well-being and resilience. Cover Half Title Endorsement Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Figures and Tables Preface About the Editors List of Contributors Introduction: Understanding Trauma and the Importance of Relationship-Based Practices to Promote Resiliency Section I Child and Family Focus Chapter 1 Working with Low-Income Depressed Mothers and Their Infants Chapter 2 A Biological Imperative to Thrive: Supporting Military Families with Young Children Chapter 3 Prevalent but Hidden: Sexual Abuse, Its Impact, and the Healing Process for Children and Parents Chapter 4 Developing Child Resiliency through Art Intervention: A Strengths Perspective Chapter 5 Refugees’ Resettlement and Traumatic Experiences: Utilizing Trauma-Informed Practices with Refugee Women to Address War Trauma and Enhance Resilience Chapter 6 Creciendo Juntos (Growing Together): Building Leadership in Latino Parents in a Trauma-Informed Elementary School Chapter 7 Pride and Shame: Working with Sexual and Gender Variance Section II School and Community Focus Chapter 8 Promoting Wellness with Native American Youth: Culturally Informed Resilience Practices to Reduce the Effects of Trauma Chapter 9 Centering the Community’s Voice and Needs in Gang Prevention and Intervention through a Trauma-Informed Lens Chapter 10 Children Experiencing Loss and Deprivation of Parental Care Chapter 11 Healing around the Table: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Nutrition Education Chapter 12 Trauma-Informed System Change in Child Welfare Index "From Trauma to Resiliency integrates research and practice of trauma-informed care, reviewing the neuroscience of trauma and highlighting relationship-based interventions for diverse populations that have faced multiple traumas. Chapters explore the experiences of oppressed groups that include survivors of abuse, war, poverty, Indigenous youth, Middle Eastern refugee mothers, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, and children and youth involved in child welfare, foster care, and juvenile justice systems. In each chapter, contributors provide strengths-based, trauma-informed strategies that can be used in clinical settings, school-based programs, and in urban communities where food insecurity, limited access to health services, and community violence is prevalent. Professionals and students in counseling, social work, psychology, child welfare, education, and other programs will come away from the book with culturally affirming trauma-informed interventions and models of care that promote well-being and resilience"-- Provided by publisher