Winter Book Study - The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog

The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog 
Authors: Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz 
Facilitated by Betsy Cox 

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery. How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? Child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce D. Perry has helped children faced with unimaginable horror: genocide survivors, murder witnesses, kidnapped teenagers, and victims of family violence. In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry tells their stories of trauma and transformation and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Deftly combining unforgettable case histories with his own compassionate, insightful strategies for rehabilitation, Perry explains what happens to children’s brains when they are exposed to extreme stress—and reveals the unexpected measures that can be taken to ease such pain and help them grow into healthy adults. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child. 

Format: Zoom Meetings (Link will be shared via email on 11/1/2024) 
Audience: Any regular or special education teacher interested in a flexible way to earn Act 48 hours. Specials teachers are also welcome! 
How it works: 
● Check out the book from the library or purchase it. Begin reading and be sure to note anything that is “discussion worthy” as we will likely circle back to those areas in our meetings. This is a long and meaty book, so pace yourself. 
● The discussion outline will be emailed to you on November 1, 2024. There will be 4 live Zoom meetings that are required in order to receive your credit hours for this offering. Links will be provided in the forthcoming email. 
● Be prepared to participate in Zoom discussions as outlined from 3:00-4:00pm on the following dates: 
○ Thursday, January 9, 2025 
○ Thursday, February 6, 2025 
○ Thursday, March 6, 2025 
○ Thursday, April 3, 2025 
● You will receive 4 participation hours for each session that you attend, totaling 16 hours upon completion of the course. You will not receive hours for any dates that you do not join the live Zoom session. A certificate with your credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study.