Chapter7 Trauma Sensitive Schools presentation

A powerful presentation that summarize the Traume sensitive school chapter.

1. Chapter 7 Summary Universal Strategies for Trauma-Sensitive Schools

2. Introduction: Building a Trauma-Sensitive School Trauma-sensitive schools help students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn by addressing emotional and social needs first.

3. Case Example – Pepper’s Story Pepper showed progress when educators focused on safety, co-regulation, and supportive relationships. Results: Fewer outbursts, better academics, and renewed staff hope.

4. Core Philosophy Safety: Ensure physical and emotional protection. Connection: Build trust and belonging. Regulation: Manage stress. Learning: Support whole-child growth.

5. Helping Students Feel Safe 1. Clear expectations. 2. Core instruction on safety. 3. Access to counselors. 4. Address social inequities.

6. Helping Students Be Connected 1. Prioritize relationships. 2. Teach empathy and teamwork. 3. Build belonging through inclusion and celebration.

7. Helping Students Get Regulated 1. Teach brain and stress systems. 2. Use mindfulness, yoga, and breathing. 3. Embed regulation in daily routines.

8. Helping Students Learn 1. Provide 'just-right' instruction. 2. Build executive function. 3. Use trauma-sensitive classroom practices.

9. Key Takeaways • Trauma-sensitive strategies help all students. • Focus: Safety → Connection → Regulation → Learning. • Every adult plays a role in fostering safe, caring learning environments.