Main Message:
- Intervention and support help to counterbalance the negative effects of trauma, toxic stress and hardship on children so they can get back on track and achieve their academic potential.
Supporting Messages:
- Teaching children stress-reduction techniques, offering “brain breaks” in the classroom, and encouraging other emotional regulation skills helps children develop resilience.
- These activities give children’s brain chemistry an opportunity to rebalance and support children along the path to achieving their full potential.