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Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners equips educators of primary school-aged children to understand trauma’s impact on brain, behaviour, and learning. This well-researched ebook integrates theories of developmental trauma and evidence-based positive behavior strategies, offering practical tools to create strengths-based, trauma-informed classrooms. Educators also gain guidance on addressing systemic effects of trauma, supporting workforce development, and fostering safe, resilient, and supportive school communities.

The authors are Dr. Kay Ayre (Early Childhood Studies in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia) and Dr. Govind Krishnamoorthy (School of Psychology and Counselling at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia).

Open (Access) Textbook

This ebook can be provided to students at no cost across a wide range of learning experiences, including workshops, full-term courses, and other educational settings.

Because the text is available online, links to the full book or to individual chapters and sections can be easily generated and shared, making it highly flexible and adaptable to many learning scenarios.

The text also serves as an effective supplement to counseling and education courses focused on children and would benefit all educators, as it is likely that many students have been affected by trauma. Through its discussions, the ebook helps current and future educators recognize trauma and understand how to provide appropriate support for children dealing with its effects.

Depending on the format chosen for viewing by the learner, different tools may be needed.

• The default ebook is available on the web and needs only a web browser.
• Because PressBoooks is ADA compliant and learner-centric, their company typically provides multiple modalities. For this specific resource, these options include ePUB, Digital PDF, and print-format PDF. The PDF will require a PDF reader application, and ePub will require any of a variety of ereader tools, such as Kindle, or apps downloaded onto a computer (for accurate reading and interaction). 

This material may be useful for a wide variety of learners, including those in psychology, education, special education, and college administration, as well as others with an interest in trauma-informed practices. Students, therapists, and educators will benefit from the text’s straightforward language and research-based evidence, which support an understanding of best practices for working with children who have experienced trauma. The material emphasizes the importance of providing safe learning environments for all students and highlights the responsibility of educators in implementing trauma-informed approaches.

College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional

While no prior background is required, learners would benefit from having completed at least an introductory psychology course to better understand the topics and recommendations presented. Additionally, although the material is accessible to a wide audience, prior experience in counseling and/or educating children would further enhance its relevance and usefulness.