Proactive Ways to Reduce Burnout as an Educator: A Trauma-Informed Approach
The beginning of a new school year brings fresh faces and renewed energy to classrooms in the U.S. But for many educators, the return to school can also mark the onset of stress and overwhelm as they juggle ever-increasing responsibilities. Burnout among teachers has become a critical issue, with educators experiencing unprecedented levels of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. NOW is the ideal time to address this, before the demands of the school year reach their peak.
Why Trauma-Informed Practices Matter in Higher Education
College students across America face a myriad of challenges that can trigger stress, anxiety, and traumatic experiences. Away from the familiar comforts of home, these young adults rely on their college community for support and guidance. Professors, advisors, and other school employees frequently assume the role of caregivers, becoming the critical support system for students in distress. In such an environment, it is imperative for higher education institutions to adopt trauma-informed practices.
What is Trauma-Informed Leadership, and What Are the Benefits?
Discover trauma-informed leadership and its benefits for employee well-being and success. Learn how to create supportive workplaces by addressing the impact of trauma. Implement effective practices now.
Transforming Public Education with Trauma Informed Schools
Trauma-informed schools recognize and address the impact of trauma on students. By training staff to understand trauma and offering trauma-informed frameworks & strategies, these schools foster safe and supportive learning and working environments for students and educators alike. This article will cover the core principles, practical steps for implementation, and benefits of adopting trauma-informed practices in schools.
Prioritizing Teacher Well-being: Nurturing the Backbone of Education
In the modern world of Education, teachers bear the weight of shaping future generations. But behind the classroom doors, a silent crisis continues to build - the well-being of educators remains alarmingly neglected. Prioritizing teacher well-being and self-care is not just a moral imperative but a necessity for the sustainability of the education system.
Developing Trauma-Informed Teachers
An Educational Book Series from Resilient Futures
[July 2022] Co-edited by Resilient Futures founder Megan Brennan, this volume of the series Contemporary Perspectives on Developing Trauma-Informed Teachers provides reflections, examples, and implementation guidance for the innovative and important ways educators develop and implement trauma-informed practices across their programs, instituting broader curricular shifts to incorporate trauma-informed practices.
[January 2023] Co-edited by Resilient Futures founder Megan Brennan, this volume of the series was driven by a deep desire to ensure that teacher candidates are thoughtfully prepared to more fully address students’ needs and create classroom environments that are safe for students and teachers.
Childhood Trauma:
An event(s) that a child finds overwhelmingly distressing or emotionally painful, often resulting in lasting mental and physical effects.
Many think of trauma as a single life-changing event, but more commonly trauma manifests as a series of events or patterns of abusive or neglectful behaviors that compound over time.
Understanding Childhood Trauma
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