Resource Review Toxic Stress

After watching this video write a 2-page reflection paper that integrates course concepts, key ideas from the training, and your developing professional perspective.

Your paper should be written in APA Format, using complete sentences and clear organization. You may use headings if helpful.

Your paper must address the following components:1. Conceptual Understanding

Briefly summarize the explanation of:

• What toxic stress is
• The incidence of toxic stress among children, and
• The developmental consequences of chronic trauma exposure.

This section should demonstrate that you understand the core conceptsnot just repeat them.

2. Critical Reflection and Equity Lens

• Analyze this idea using examples from the training.
• Discuss how poverty, community context, and chronic adversity shape educational outcomes.
• Reflect on what this means for schools serving high-need populations.

This is where you move from what he said to why it matters.

3. Application to Professional Practice

From the perspective of a future school psychologist/educator/school-based professional:

• What responsibilities do schools have in responding to toxic stress?
• What specific strategies or system-level practices stood out to you?
• How might this training influence how you assess students, design supports, or collaborate with school teams?

Be concrete. If your ideas couldnt exist inside a real school, push them further.

4. Personal and Professional Takeaways

Conclude with a thoughtful reflection on:

• What challenged your thinking,
• What surprised you, and
• How this training reshaped or reinforced your understanding of trauma-informed practice.