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ERIC Number: EJ663280
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Traumatic Events and Children: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help.
Alat, Kazim
Childhood Education, v79 n1 p2-8 Fall 2002
Examines the range of children's responses to traumatic events and identifies common symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Identifies protective and risk factors for PTSD. Discusses ways early childhood educators can provide a sense of security and regularity in their classrooms and use classroom activities to facilitate coping with traumatic events. Lists recommended books for children and adults, as well as web resources. (KB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Coping, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Preschool Teachers, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Teacher Student Relationship, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Traumas