iSTEP-GLOBAL experts explore the key psychological and educational theories that inform trauma-sensitive practices in schools. Participants will gain an understanding of how trauma affects brain development, behavior, relationships, and learning, and how principles from neuroscience, attachment theory, post-traumatic stress & resilience research guide the creation of safe, supportive learning environments for all students.
The course can be taken as this independent short-course or is available within the Trauma Sensitive Schools deep dive course. For the latter click on the link below.
https://istep-global.com/our-courses/
Who is the course designed for
The course has been designed for educators, support staff, and paraprofessionals who deliver services directly or indirectly to children, adolescents in the public, private, and international sectors. Relevant professionals include teachers, school counselors, adjustment counselors, child-care staff, college counselors, education-related health professionals, educational psychologists, juvenile-detention and youth prison educators, and social workers.
Organizations include independent/private, public, and international preschool, middle schools, elementary schools, high-schools, colleges, residential settings, juvenile detention centers, youth prisons, and children’s homes.
Course duration and pacing
✓ 30 minutes to 1 hour
✓ Self-directed learning
✓ Recommended over 1-2 weeks.
Course certification
✓ Following course completion, click on the link to download your Course Completion Certificate with the stated number of continuing professional development (CPD) minutes.
Course credits
✓ Completion of the course earns 1 point towards a future course purchase.
Course objectives
- To explore how trauma affects brain development, behavior, relationships, and academic performance in children and adolescents.
- To identify key principles such as safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity within educational settings.
- To understand how educators can support students through consistent routines, positive relationships, and responsive classroom strategies.
- To connect trauma-informed theories to practical approaches for fostering resilience and promoting student well-being in schools.
Books, video, websites & academic references
Books, video, websites and academic references are provided to help educators access and explore rigorous practice and research findings.
Open AI
You are advised to utilize ChatGPT to ask questions throughout lessons. To ask your questions, open the ChatGPT search page (click on the link):
NB: There is no research evidence to support ChatGPT strategies for individual client’s mental health.
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