Trauma-Informed Practices
Trauma is a widespread health concern that has become quite costly for schools around the world. It can affect a student’s cognitive ability – sometimes limiting rational thought, problem-solving, and other complex thinking skills often required in school – thereby limiting their academic potential. That’s why training in trauma-informed practices is essential to the everyday educational setting. This course helps school staff recognize the signs of trauma and employ trauma-informed practices to assist students suffering from the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
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Learning Objectives
- Review findings on trauma and its effect on children
- Identify negative life events that contribute to trauma in school-age children, including abuse, neglect, and household challenges
- Investigate trauma signs and symptoms
- Explore effective trauma-informed practices
Specs
| Intended Audience | K-12 Staff |
| Languages | English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional Mandarin), Filipino Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Accessibility | Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions |
| Course Features | Interactive Modules, Knowledge-Checks, Assessment |
Key Questions
Trauma-informed practices are vital in education because they help create safe, supportive environments for students affected by trauma. These practices recognize the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, allowing educators to respond with empathy and avoid re-traumatization.
What are the emotional effects of trauma?Trauma can overwhelm emotions, leading to feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and insecurity. It may cause a loss of self-confidence, identity, and a sense of safety.
What are some signs of physical abuse in children?Signs of physical abuse in children include unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, black eyes, and fading marks after an absence from school.
What are some signs of sexual abuse in children?Signs of sexual abuse in children include difficulty sitting, walking, or running without a medical reason, advanced knowledge of sexual content, or refusing to change for gym class.
What is neglect in relation to child abuse?Neglect is the most commonly reported form of child abuse and involves a lack of essential care provided by a parent or adult responsible for a child’s well-being.
Sample Video Transcript
Overall, trauma is a widespread health concern that has become quite costly for nations worldwide. Trauma doesn’t target any particular race, socioeconomic status, age, gender, religion, or other classification. This is why training in trauma-informed practices is essential to the everyday educational setting.
This course is designed to help school staff recognize the signs of trauma and employ trauma-informed practices to assist students suffering from the effects of adverse childhood experiences. We will review findings on trauma and its effects on children and identify negative life events that contribute to trauma in school-age children, including abuse, neglect, and household challenges. Investigate trauma signs and symptoms and explore effective trauma-informed practices.
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