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Books for Professionals & Parents
Comprehensive guides grounded in neuroscience research and practical experience
Reducing Stress in Schools: Restoring Connection and Community
Essential, accessible guidance for using trauma-informed practices to relieve student and educator stress in schools. Co-authored by Mathew Portell, Ingrid L. Cockhren, Tyisha J. Noise, Julie Kurtz, and Julie Nicholson.
Culturally Responsive Self-Care Practices for Early Childhood Educators
By Nicholson, J., Shimpi Driscoll, P., Kurtz, J., Marquez, D., and Wesley, L. Published by Routledge.
Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Educators (Edition 2)
Relationship-Based Approaches that Support Healing and Build Resilience in Young Children. By Nicholson, J., Perez, L., Kurtz, J., Bryant, S., & Giles, D.
Trauma-Responsive Practices for Early Childhood Leaders
Creating and Sustaining Healing Engaged Organizations. By Nicholson, J., Leland, J., Kurtz, J., Wesley, L., & Nadiv, S.
Trauma-Responsive Family Engagement in Early Childhood
Practices for Equity and Resilience. By Nicholson, J., & Kurtz, J.
Supporting Young Children to Cope, Build Resilience and Heal from Trauma through Play
A Practical Guide for Early Childhood Educators. By Julie Nicholson, Julie Kurtz with Lafeshia Edwards, Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, Samantha Watson-Alvarado, Maja Jevgjovikj and Valentina Torres.
Books for Children
Beautifully illustrated stories that teach children about emotions, resilience, and the brain-body connection
Understanding My Brain: Becoming Human(E)!
A children's book by Julie Kurtz for ages 4-10 that helps kids understand their brain and emotions.
Understanding My Brain: Becoming Human(E)! (Spanish Edition)
Spanish language edition of the popular children's book by Julie Kurtz for ages 4-10.
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