Proven strategies for helping students rebound from risk An experienced teacher and principal of a Title I school, Gabe Simon provides classroom practitioners, support team specialists, and all levels of schools leaders with numerous strategies for forging strong relationships and providing scaffolded supports to help students rebound from risk. Included are: Compelling descriptions of research on the link between resiliency and academic achievement The most important steps educators can take to build students' resiliency Game plans for creating caring school-wide teams and classroom structures that engage students Comments and perspectives from students considered to be at risk

Use trauma-informed strategies to give students the skills and support they need to succeed in school and life Nearly half of all children have been exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as poverty, divorce, neglect, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or parent incarceration. These students often enter school with behaviors that don’t blend well with the typical school environment. How can a school community come together and work as a whole to establish a healthy social-emotional climate for students and the staff who support them? This workbook-style resource shows K-12 educators how to make a whole-school change, where strategies are integrated from curb to classroom. Readers will learn how to integrate trauma-informed strategies into daily instructional practice through expanded focus on: The different experiences and unique challenges of students impacted by ACEs in urban, suburban, and rural schools, including suicidal tendencies, cyberbullying, and drugs Behavior as a form of communication and how to explicitly teach new behaviors How to mitigate trauma and build innate resiliency through a read, reflect, and respond model Let this book be the tool that helps your teams move students away from the school-to-prison pipeline and toward a life rich with educational and career choices. "I cannot think of a book more needed than this one. It gives us the tools to support our students who have the most need while practicing the self-care necessary to continue to serve them." —Lydia Adegbola, Chair of English Department New Rochelle High School, NY "This book highlights the impact of trauma on children and the adults who work with them, while providing relevant and practical strategies to understand and address it through reflective practices." —Marine Avagyan, Director, Curriculum and Instruction Saugus Union School District, Sunland, CA

Consistency, connection, and compassion are the cornerstones to helping students choose and practice successful behaviors and coping skills. Bolstering Student Resilience illustrates what this looks like in action. Drawing from classroom experience, the authors demystify the buzzwords to keep you focused on the right work. Explore research that supports the why behind this work, then dive into specific strategies you can use immediately. Create predictable, safe classrooms by establishing clear structures for routines, acknowledgment, and discipline. Set limits and boundaries in the classroom while building skills through relationships. Allow flexibility and emotional space for students--particularly those with pronounced social, emotional, or behavioral needs. Discover an approach to SEL that works across all frameworks and initiatives. Study the supportive discipline framework to replace detrimental behaviors with prosocial skills. Give feedback that supports consistency and builds connections. Provide support that matches a behavior's function. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding Student Risk Factors Chapter 2: Using Universal Practices to Promote Consistency Chapter 3: Giving Feedback to Support Consistency and Build Connection Chapter 4: Creating Classrooms That Support Connection Chapter 5: Employing Discipline That Ensures Consistency Chapter 6: Adjusting Discipline for Compassion Chapter 7: Using Data Effectively to Tie It All Together Chapter 8: Helping Students With Ongoing Needs Epilogue References and Resources Index

"At a time when student testing is at an all-time high, Kate Thomsen reminds us that as educators we are in the human potential business. This user-friendly book provides an overview of key educational trends, so teachers can easily incorporate the best of what works." Rob Bocchino, Co-founder Heart of Change; Change of Heart Associates Author, Emotional Literacy "Kate Thomsen′s book is a must-read for every educator. She has synthesized the wisdom from educational megatrends of the past decades and shows us how to foster healthier, safer, and more resilient student by integrating these major learnings into what we already do. I love this book!" Beverly Title, Co-founder Teaching Peace Hygiene, CO Create a nurturing, supportive environment where students can nurture their own resiliency! What makes one student overcome obstacles, while another cannot seem to cope? What makes one student rise above difficult circumstances, while another flounders? Identifying the attributes of the resilient student is the first step in building resiliency in all of your students. This resource provides busy teachers with practical, concrete applications and activities for reframing the actions of even the most at-risk students, changing the focus from problems to solutions, from deficits to strengths. Building Resilient Students connects resiliency to five major educational megatrends—character education, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, service learning, and violence prevention—and gives educators proven strategies for incorporating the "resiliency attitude" into everyday classroom experiences. Thomsen identifies a myriad of easy, yet innovative applications through six resiliency-building strategies: Care and support through meaningful relationships Opportunities to participate and contribute in meaningful ways High expectations, knowing that others believe they can be successful Pro-social bonding through positive connections with peers and adults Clear boundaries and expectations that are fair and consistent Life skills such as decision making, effective communication, and stress and conflict management There are seeds of resiliency in all of us. We can nurture those seeds in all students, giving them the life skills they need to become competent, healthy adults.

Use trauma-informed strategies to give students the skills and support they need to succeed in school and life Nearly half of all children have been exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as poverty, divorce, neglect, substance abuse, or parent incarceration. This workbook-style resource shows K-12 educators how to integrate trauma-informed strategies into daily instructional practice through expanded focus on: The experiences and challenges of students impacted by ACEs, including suicidal tendencies, cyberbullying, and drugs Behavior as a form of communication and how to explicitly teach new behaviors How to mitigate trauma and build innate resiliency

BUILD RESILIENT TEENS WITH PROVEN METHODS "I can't wait to see the impact that this book makes in our schools. A must read for anyone who works with teenagers!" - Vance Morris Principal, Burkburnett High School School shootings occur every year. Teens die by suicide each week. Thousands of students are crushed by bullying every day. Why can some work through the adversity while others can't? JC Pohl, LMFT offers a direct pathway to one singular solution: resiliency. It's the ability to take the hits and keep moving forward. It's the fortitude to get knocked down and get back up. This book offers a blueprint that is guaranteed to unleash the powers of resilience within your students. Don't wait another minute to read this book! JC's keys to building resilient students might stop the next potential school shooter, save a suicidal student, or remind every bullied child that brighter days lie ahead. GAME CHANGING CONCEPTS - The Power of One Charismatic Adult - The Need for Grit & Self-Efficacy - The Idea that You're Never Alone - The Value of a True Connection - The Importance of Solution Focused Thinking TESTIMONIALS "This book is the perfect recipe for creating successful, healthy, and happy students." - Brittney Neece, LMFT-S, LPC-S "This book is FANTASTIC! Some of the stories literally gave me chills." - Valerie Pope Assistant Principal, Keller Middle School "JC brings to light student-centered approaches that will support every teenager." - Thomas Mangloña II Student, Mt. Carmel High School FEATURING - Proven tactics that build resilient students - In-depth stories that will inspire both teens and adults - A step-by-step guide to building school culture ABOUT THE AUTHOR JC Pohl is an award-winning producer and nationally certified counselor who has reached nearly 10 million people in 7,000+ schools. His work with TEEN TRUTH has sent him around the world, inspiring students, educators, and parents to tell their truth and be the difference. He has keynoted conferences for CADA, TASC, BOOST, NASC, COSA, OASC, LEAD, NCSA, GAEL, NCASA, OSTI-CON, NASSCED, the Texas School Safety Center, and the PTA. His RISING UP: Coaching Program has reached students across the U.S. and consists of an SEL curriculum used by school counselors, the Texas Department of State Health Services, 21st Century ACE Centers, and Communities in Schools. Pohl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. When not on the road speaking, he offers counseling services to select clients through Austin Divorce Recovery and his private practice. He holds a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University, San Marcos, and has sat on the board of the Austin AMFT. You can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn or connect directly at www.jcpohl.com.

As adults working in schools, educators' beliefs translate into messages, actions, and behaviors that can enhance or impede student success. This book affirms why beliefs are so important and why it is imperative to spend time focusing on, reflecting upon, and affecting educators' beliefs--especially about students' resilience. The author draws from herextensive experience in research, policy, and practice to presenta wealth of information, strategies, and tools to help educators transfercurrent resilience theory and research into practice.Unfortunately, being an educator is not always publically supported, financially rewarded, or highly valued. Responding to these circumstances, Resilience Begins with Beliefs is an effective resource to support the resilience of the teachers and administrators working in our schools, as well as to facilitate any environment conducive to greater learning and life outcomes for all students.

Today, increasing numbers of young people are struggling through school and life with emotional and social needs that adversely affect their learning and challenge schools and welfare agencies. Bullying, anxiety, depression, youth suicide and substance abuse are major issues. This extensively updated and revised edition of Bounce Back! aims to help young people function well, both at school and in life. It provides practical strategies to help them cope with the complexity of their everyday lives and learn how to 'bounce back' when they experience sadness, difficulties, frustrations and challenging times. The program includes a teacher's resource pack, a supporting teacher's handbook and extensive online resources for upper primary students (Years 5-8). The teacher's handbook explores the theory, rationale and research behind Bounce Back! and outlines teaching strategies for the delivery of the program. The flip side contains nine curriculum units that explore topics related to student resilience, such as: developing positive and pro-social values, developing strategies for coping and bouncing back, finding courage in everyday life as well as in difficult circumstances, optimistic thinking and looking on the bright side, amplifying positive emotions and managing negative emotions, developing relationship skills, using humour as a coping tool, skills for countering bullying, skills and attitudes for being successful.