From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: 10 Simple Strategies to Reduce Disruptions and Create Trauma-Responsive Classrooms (Hack Learning Series) - Softcover

Book 41 of 41: Hack Learning Series

Fields, Dr. Katie; Davis, Dr. Jill M.

 
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Synopsis

What if “misbehavior” isn’t defiance but communication?

You’ve met the student who melts down over a small change. The one who won’t stop moving. The kid who argues with everything you say. You’ve tried rewards, consequences, charts, and clip systems and still find yourself Googling “how to survive teaching” at midnight.

Here’s a radical idea: The problem isn’t the kid. It’s our approach. From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs moves you from trauma-informed awareness to trauma-responsive practice.

This is a practical, no-fluff guide that helps you understand what’s really going on beneath disruptive behavior. (Spoiler alert: at least half of all students have experienced trauma.) Their “acting out”? It’s not about disrespect. It’s how they’re coping.

In 10 quick, doable Hacks, you’ll learn how to:

  • Respond to behavior in ways that build trust, not tension
  • Create a calm classroom without losing control
  • Design lessons that support, not retraumatize
  • Handle pushback from those who think trauma-informed = soft

This book isn’t one more thing to add to your plate. It’s a mindset shift that makes teaching easier … and more human.

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