Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Classroom: What Teachers Should Know

Schools are among the safest places in America, however, every year our school children are affected by stressful events. Whether there is war in another country or death in the schoolyard, these events can interfere with learning and may have long-term effects on children and communities. Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Classroom will help teachers avoid, prepare for, and manage school crises. Because of their education, experience with children, and community awareness, teachers are in a special position to help children understand and learn effective ways to cope with trauma. With appropriate guidance, they can observe signs indicating a student's need for more intense intervention for suicide, aggression, or depression. This book: _ Outlines expected reactions to stress for children at different ages _ Suggests ways to help students who are victims of natural disasters, family crisis, or bullying _ Discusses the roles of various school and community professionals in addressing school crises _ Lists resources and websites that offer support services to teachers _ Provides tips to manage teacher stress when coping with school crisis events

Table of Contents:
Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I: School Crises: The Theoretical and the Real Chapter 3 The Nature of Crisis in the Schools Chapter 4 A Crisis Role for the Classroom Teacher Chapter 5 Children in Crisis: An Overview Part 6 Part II: Crises and Interventions Chapter 7 Natural Disasters Chapter 8 Children and Death Chapter 9 The Suicidal Student Chapter 10 The Hostile/Aggressive Student Chapter 11 Parents in Crisis Part 12 Part III: More Than an Ounce of Prevention Chapter 13 Beign Prepared and Setting a Positive Tone Chapter 14 Prevention Techniques for Use in the Classroom Chapter 15 Crisis Response Teams Chapter 16 The Teacher as Advocate

About the Author :
Victoria B. Damiani is a trainer of school psychologists at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include crisis intervention, families of exceptional children, and gifted education.

Review :
An excellent introductory reading for teachers who need to familiarize themselves with basic crisis prevention and intervention ... Realistic in its language and perspective. This book will serve to better prepare teachers for the instant when they need to react during a crisis situation. To prepare teachers in methods of crisis prevention and management, Damiani discusses natural disasters, death, suicide, hostile and aggressive students, and parental problems, as well as how to address them.