Trauma Informed Schools
"We can make a positive influence in all students, one relationship at a time." - Jen Alexander
What is a trauma sensitive school?
A trauma sensitive school is a safe and supportive community which enables both students and adults to feel safe, build caring relationships with one another, regulate their feelings and behaviors, as well as learn.
Let's work together to build a safe and supportive environment for all by acknowledging experiences and perspectives:
1. Establish safety through assertive nurturance.
2. Build a connection to help co-regulate. For example, breathing with the student and assuring you are not angry with them.
3. Regulate, then reason: Giving the child the choice of being ready to regulate or co-regulate. Choice is SO important. Allow the child time to get to this point, no one is empathetic when dysregulated.
4. Modeling how to regulate is important for youth who have experienced trauma.
5. Make use of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
6. Adult self-care: Support adults and educators who are working with youth who have experienced trauma.
7. Ensure there are clear boundaries, consistency, and high expectations in your learning environment.
8. Educate yourself on the psychological underpinnings of trauma.
A trauma sensitive school is a safe and supportive community which enables both students and adults to feel safe, build caring relationships with one another, regulate their feelings and behaviors, as well as learn.
Let's work together to build a safe and supportive environment for all by acknowledging experiences and perspectives:
1. Establish safety through assertive nurturance.
2. Build a connection to help co-regulate. For example, breathing with the student and assuring you are not angry with them.
3. Regulate, then reason: Giving the child the choice of being ready to regulate or co-regulate. Choice is SO important. Allow the child time to get to this point, no one is empathetic when dysregulated.
4. Modeling how to regulate is important for youth who have experienced trauma.
5. Make use of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
6. Adult self-care: Support adults and educators who are working with youth who have experienced trauma.
7. Ensure there are clear boundaries, consistency, and high expectations in your learning environment.
8. Educate yourself on the psychological underpinnings of trauma.