Trauma in Schools #22 — The Role of the School Social Worker

Amber Warner — Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Our guest

Amber Warner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 20 years of experience. She has had the privilege of serving as a community outreach case manager (4 years), school social worker (8 years), medical social worker (5 years) , and behavioral health therapist (3 years). As a School Social Worker, in addition to her work with children and their families, she was part of the school wide Modern Red School House Leadership Team and the Positive Behavior Interventions and Systems Team. She facilitated K-6 monthly classroom discussions utilizing Second Step and Character Counts curriculums. Amber is also a co-author of Building Resilience in Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Whole Staff Approach.

The Takeaways

As their awareness of ACEs and trauma grows, teachers are increasing their attention on students who have experienced trauma. As necessary as it is to care for the children in the school community, this cannot be done unless the caregivers are also looked after.

As you listen

Why are teacher relationships with students the most powerful bond in the classroom?
When students act out in the classroom, how can teachers take ownership in providing support to the student?
When implementing trauma-informed practices, what can teachers do in the classroom when they receive pushback from colleges, administrative staff, and/or parents?
Where can the school community start when implementing a multi-tiered system (MTSS)?
What can the school community do to prevent trauma from having lasting impacts on students?