A tiered approach, that’s rooted in a culture of collaboration and safety, is the best way to make sure that all staff, students, and families are included in a trauma-informed approach.
"Even if an adverse event doesn’t result in the clinical symptoms of trauma, it can still have a profoundly negative impact on all spheres of a child’s development: physically, cognitively, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. A trauma-informed environment accounts for the potential of harm and embeds supportive elements for prevention and early intervention.”
Professional Development
Engaged
Mindful
Neurobiological
Connection
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Encourage attention and awareness
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Regulate emotions and re-set
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Build self-care and compassion
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Understand and apply the mind/body connection
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Support active lifestyles
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Empower healthy choices and habits
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Foster self-efficacy and trust in others
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Inspire hope
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Encourage community care and connection
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Integrate the biology of learning and behavior
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Manage the stress response
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Facilitate developmental discipline for young people
Services
Comprehensive Best Practice Courses - All Staff in Schools
For ALL in School/Support Settings (1.5 - 3 hours each)
Introduction to Complex Trauma: What is complex trauma? How does it happen? How does it affect children and youth? What can we do to help? *
Mindfulness, Part 1: The concepts and practices of mindfulness have proven to support those in education and beyond. Learn for yourself.
Complex Trauma, Part 1: Understand how our relationships with children affect their neurobiology. Learn ways to build connections that work with their nervous systems to promote well-being. *
For ALL Teachers and Para-Professionals (3 hours each)
Trauma in the Classroom: We all know that trauma is in the room. How can we use a trauma-informed lens to see it and then skillfully address it? *
For ALL Para-Professionals and Staff (2 - 3 hours each)
Trauma and Sensory Processing: Learn how the impact of trauma affects a young person's ability to take in and process sensations. Explore proven ways to support healthy sensory processing. *
For ANY by Choice (1.5 – 3 hours each)
Complex Trauma, Part 2: Learn why it is so hard for children with trauma histories to learn and manage their emotions & behaviors. Develop a toolbox of strategies to support these developmental skills. *
Mindfulness, Part 2: Explore how mindfulness can look and feel in classrooms and other supportive settings. Test-drive practices and tools that can fit diverse needs and teaching/learning styles.
For Sustainable Support (1 – 1.5 hours each, *recommended to follow Trauma Courses above)
Interactive Workshop Circles: These customized trainings and collaborative circles provide advanced skill-building and support for providers who serve children and youth.