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 to apply. We are honored to have her thoughts here. NOTE:     If you want to share your story of abuse on the  WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com          Thank you for listening to our podcast,     Bill Mitchell      WhenDatingHurts.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Support for the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast comes from these wonderful sponsors: Sun & SwellIf you're looking for a more planet-friendly pantry, shop  Sun & Swell and GET 20% OFF site wide when you go to sunandswellfoods.com using the link mentioned in this podcast episode.   • Use my special link to SAVE 20% on your order at sunandswellfoods.com.    Liquid I.V. and Liquid I.V. Sugar FreeReal People. Real Flavor. Real Hydrating.   • GET 20% OFF when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the link  I mention in this episode at check out.   • That's 20% OFF ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using my promo code at LiquidIV.com.