Trauma Informed Practice for Educators

This workshop is designed to support teachers working with students who have experienced early-life trauma. Trauma manifests in a variety of ways in the classroom, most frequently as problematic behaviours, challenging learning dispositions and difficulties with relationship development. The application of trauma-informed practice promotes inclusivity in the classroom, benefiting both teachers and students.

In this full day program you will learn about:

Understanding the Brain

• Brain architecture
• Thinking, Feeling, Surviving - The three levels of the brain
• Neural pathway development
• Neural pruning
• Stress hormones and brain chemistry

Trauma & behaviour

• Functions of behaviour
• Arousal, alarm response and hyper vigilance
• Attachment styles and relationship development
• The Window of Tolerance and behavioural escalation
• Intergenerational Trauma

Support and intervention strategies for students impacted by trauma

• Antecedents
• Family Support
• Laying down pathways
• Cultivating a trauma-responsive classroom environment