Art for Children Experiencing Psychological Trauma: A Guide for Art Educators and School-Based Professionals [Hardcover]

Art for Children Experiencing Psychological Trauma aims to increase understanding of arts potential to enhance learning for children living in crisis. In this ground-breaking resource, the first of its kind to focus specifically on the connection between art education and psychological trauma in youth populations, readers can find resources and practical strategies for both teachers and other school-based professionals. Also included are successful models of art education for diverse populations, with specific attention to youth who face emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical challenges, as well a framework for meaningful visual arts education for at-risk/in-crisis populations.

 I. Overview of Behaviors: Who Are the Children in Crisis? Definitions and Demographics 1. Introduction and Purpose of this Book, Adrienne D. Hunter, Donalyn Heise, and Beverley H. Johns 2. Children Exposed to Trauma: Children in Crisis, Lisa Kay 3. Who Are Homeless Children? Dona Anderson and Matthew Adams 4. Abuse: Signs and Reporting Procedures: What the Art Teacher Should Know, Oriana C. Hunter, Donalyn Heise, Beverley H. Johns, and Adrienne D. Hunter 5. Behavioral Characteristics of Children Living in Crisis and the Impact on Learning, Beverley H. Johns 6. LGBTQ Trauma + Art Education, Mindi Rhoades 7. The Role of the Art Educator in Meeting the Needs of Students Who Are Victims of Human Trafficking, Beverley H. Johns and Adrienne D. Hunter 8. Alternative Educational Services for Students Who Have Experienced Psychological Trauma, Athena Petrolias, Beverley H. Johns, and Adrienne D. Hunter 9. Mental Health Issues and the Art Classroom, Steven Kelly and Darla Dawn Absher 10. Neurobiological Impact of Trauma, Carlomagno Panlilio,lÃ.