Description
Students who have experienced relational trauma often struggle in the classroom as adversity results in heightened reactivity to perceived stress or danger. How can educators, school staff, families, and mental health professionals best serve these children in school? In this webinar we will describe the innate responses humans experience when feeling threatened and discuss how trauma impacts this process in a child. Learn strategies to support students affected by trauma and how to aid in the development of healthy relationships and resilience. Finally, participants will be introduced to the Circle of Compassion, a comprehensive framework to implement in classrooms and schools that addresses the physical, emotional, relational, and educational needs of children.
Learning Outcomes
- Define what trauma is and different forms children may experience.
- Articulate the biological impact of trauma.
- Identify strategies useful for supporting physical and emotional regulation.
- Aid traumatized children in the development of healthy relationships with adults and peers
- Share ideas to support resilience.
- Introduce the Circle of Compassion – a framework for intervention that addresses a child’s physical, emotional, relational, and educational needs.
Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for anyone who connects with children with histories of trauma, such as teachers, educational assistants, early childhood educators, mental health teams, administrators, and families.
Course Dates & Format
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Instructor: Anne Martin, BA, MA
Anne Martin is an Educational Consultant in London, Ontario, Canada. She was a principal with the Thames Valley District School Board for 18 years, and has previously worked as a vice principal, classroom teacher, behaviour intervention specialist, and educational assistant. Born in Washington, DC, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master’s Degree in Special Education and Human Development from The George Washington University prior to moving to Canada. She has further continued her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience through Butler University. Ms. Martin has specialized in supporting students and staff who have histories of traumatic experiences and has provided leadership in her roles as a Principal Mentor, Co-Chair of the Traumatic Events Response Team, and System Leader on a team tasked with reducing student suspensions and expulsions through the implementation of trauma-informed practices.
Training Fee
There is no fee for this webinar.
