Myth-Busting: Dispelling Common Misconceptions about Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
Despite growing awareness, several myths persist about what trauma-informed education is and isn't. Let’s debunk some of these misconceptions with insights from experts, providing educators with a clearer understanding of what it means to implement trauma-informed practices in schools.
Free Download: Building Community in the Classroom: A Guide to Connection Circles
Free Downloadable Guide for Educators: Connection Circles are a research-backed strategy for fostering resilience, and directly support Resilient Futures 3 C’s of Resilience. Through consistent engagement in Connection Circles, educators can deepen relationships, promote healthy communication, and create a classroom community that supports equity, emotional well-being, and academic success.
Free Download: Trauma-Informed Scavenger Hunts for Educators
It's never too early to introduce the foundation of trauma-informed practices, and doing so can set a positive tone for the school year. At Resilient Futures, we've created a set of three versatile Scavenger Hunt games designed for early childhood and elementary school educators. These games are not only fun but also essential tools for introducing trauma-informed practices in the classroom.
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.
Free Download: Dyadic Listening as a Trauma-Informed Practice
One powerful tool that aligns with trauma-informed practices is Dyadic Listening. This guide explores dyadic listening, why it is a valuable trauma-informed practice, and how it can be implemented in schools and beyond to foster healthier communication and stronger relationships.
The Role of Trauma-Informed Teachers in Modern Education
Discover how trauma-informed teachers create safe, nurturing environments for students affected by trauma. Learn the benefits of trauma-informed teaching and key strategies for fostering supportive, equitable learning spaces.
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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