Contents
Video One is a professional
development video that explains the effect of trauma and
loss on brain development and the role of the teacher in
developing a “safe” classroom. Dr. Bruce D.
Perry, provincial medical director in Childrens Mental Health
for the Alberta Mental Health Board and senior fellow of
the ChildTrauma Academy, offers his expertise. Dr. Perry
then speaks about how teachers can use this video and other
information about the topic.
Video Two contains the story
Bridgett Bunny’s Ordinary Day That Wasn’t
and is directed at elementary school students. The story
involves an unidentified sad and scary thing that happens
to Bridgett. Dr. Perry then speaks about how teachers can
use this video and other information about the topic.
Video Three features Erica,
who has had a startling behavior change and reveals a sad
experience. The students look at the language arts of the
story and then Dr. Perry talks to middle school students
about trauma and loss.
In Video Four, Erica has
been sent to the office for being belligerent. This leads
to a discussion of why these behaviors occur. Dr. Perry
then speaks about how teachers can use this video and other
information about the topic.
An extensive teacher guide
is included in the package. Part 1 is reference material
that includes information about the brain, the causes of
trauma and loss and ways to create a safe school environment.
Part 2 includes lesson plans for elementary, middle school
and high school students.
