76. Dr. Colleen Lelli, Ed.D. - Author of "Trauma Sensitive Schools"

Dear Listeners, I was fortunate get time with Dr. Colleen Lelli. In this interview, she talks about her book, "Trauma Sensitive Schools - The Importance of Instilling Grit, Determination, and Resilience", which explains what can actually be going on within a student's mind caused by ongoing disruptions away from school. You will find Dr. Lelli's observations eye-opening. You will see what I mean. Dr. Lelli has over 25 years of experience in the education field. Her research interests include: developing special education advocacy and support; enhancing preservice and in-service teachers’ knowledge of domestic violence; and growing teachers’ abilities to support the learning of those who have witnessed trauma. Dr. Lelli has published and presented while providing teachers and professionals key strategies that help support children of trauma to learn effectively while in the classroom. Dr. Lelli has served as co-president of the Board of Directors for The Laurel House domestic violence agency, and she is a board member of an agency representing sexual assault victims. In this conversation, Dr. Colleen Lelli gives us much to think about and apply. We are honored to have her thoughts here. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com The WHEN DATING HURTS book (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline.org – Call 800-799-SAFE • LoveIsRespect – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – RAINN.org – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices