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Mindful Connections
An occupational therapy based educational resource dedicated to promoting regulation & resilience in the classroom.
Occupational Therapy & Trauma
Occupational therapists utilize occupations to promote healing and resilience for children and adolescents affected by trauma.
The Problem
Approximately 61% of adults have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). Exposure to multiple ACEs without protective factors can negatively impact academic performance, classroom behaviors, and relationships with peers & teachers (Trauma Sensitive Schools, n.d.).
The Solution
Trauma-informed classrooms that support effective regulation skills critical for participation in school-related tasks and occupations.
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