Welcome back to my blog! I have spent the past few blogs explaining, defining and talking about childhood trauma. Once we fully understand what it is and the effect it has on a child, then we can begin to help them and understand them. In this blog, I want to discuss “glimmers and triggers.” Most […]
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Today, I want to talk about another very important part of the educational process… physical education (PE). Back in my early school days, PE was one of my favorite parts of my day, a time in which we had a break from our desks and classroom work. A time in which we played games and
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We have all been there… something triggers us and causes anxiety, fear, worry, anger, or excitement. We start breathing faster, our heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, we may become tense/rigid, or feel paralyzed. These are all reactions to a variety of stimuli. What we must learn and teach children is how to self-regulate, self-sooth,
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As I have discussed in previous blogs, trauma is the largest public health issue facing our children (CDC 2019). When we think about a student’s backpack, we imagine them having paper, pencils, notebooks, crayons, snacks, or even some trinkets in there. But let’s imagine what else they are carrying into school with them… Some students
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I hope you enjoyed my blog post last week involving playground equipment and how these pieces of equipment positively impact gross motor function as well as sensory systems! This week I want to discuss how physical therapy in the school system facilitates recess and accessibility to the playground for children with disabilities. For children with
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Now for one of my favorite topics! Recess. Recess is a time of day … ideally a couple times each day … where children receive a much needed break from school work. It is a chance for them to challenge their bodies and explore what they are capable of in the realm of gross motor
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