What Happened to You? Supporting Students' Emotional Needs

About the Course
"What Happened to You?" has helped to revolutionize our understanding of trauma and its impact on children's development and learning. This professional development course is designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of trauma and learn practical strategies for creating a trauma-informed classroom. Participants will learn about the neurobiology of trauma, the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on learning and behavior, and the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for all students. The development of practical strategies for creating a trauma-informed classroom, will include ways to build positive relationships with students, create a sense of safety and predictability, and promote self-regulation and coping skills.
Required Text:
- What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the impact of trauma on a developing human brain. Incorporate rhythm and regulation for students to assist trauma informed instruction.
- Analyze the four main clusters following trauma and apply to the educational setting.
- Evaluate the impact of epigenetics and the relationship to child development through the lens of indigenous and marginalized populations.
- Develop educational environments with the safety and potential regulation needs of trauma impacted students.
- Analyze strategies to assist student resilience, self advocacy, and self regulation to help heal from trauma.
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