"Polyvagal theory provides a breakdown of how the nervous system responds and reacts to unconscious messages of safety and threat. This accessible guide explores polyvagal theory and its potential for fully understanding and supporting the behaviours of children and young people in emotional distress at school. By exploring how early childhood experiences - such as abuse, trauma, an insecure at…
Previous ed.: 2005.; "Grades K-12"--Cover.; Includes bibliographical references.; Creating a supportive learning environment from day one -- Nurturing positive student behavior -- Time management and organizational strategies -- Creating successful lesson
Includes bibliographical references and index.; Getting under way -- Responding to a changing student body -- Discussion strategies -- The large-enrollment course -- Alternatives and supplements to lectures and discussion -- Enhancing students' learning a