Trauma in Schools #9 — Human-centered Routines that Create the Psychologically Safe School

Students need to be in a psychologically safe place or they will be significantly challenged to engage that part of the brain that supports learning. That belief underscores why more and more schools are focusing on social and emotional learning, and developing trauma-informed instruction. It underscores the critical role schools must play in partnership with parents and outside mental health providers to support students in need. And some of that support must recognize that students who have operated remotely simply aren’t used to being students in the physical setting of the classroom. School psychologist Dr. Terri Erbacher explains.

mental health providers, administrators, View all postsJeff IklerNovember 22, 2021Season 1

Trauma in Schools #4 — One District’s Response to Support Students

Denting the grasp of trauma isn't just about being nice to kids. It’s about connecting with them in meaningful reinforcing ways, which gives them what they wanted all along: to be seen, to be recognized, and to realize that they can be more than how they currently see themselves. The Nurtured Heart trainer, Viviana Barajas, explains.

communities, mental health providers, View all postsJeff IklerOctober 24, 2021Season 1

Trauma in Schools #2 — Therapeutic Interventions and System Change

It’s easy to think that because the causes and effects of adverse childhood experiences are often so extreme that the acts to lessen trauma’s impact will somehow have to be extreme. But denting trauma’s grasp doesn’t require an advanced degree in school social work or psychology. Psychologist Dr. Sandy Bloom explains.

mental health providers, communities, View all postsJeff IklerOctober 24, 2021Season 1

Trauma in Schools #1 — Welcome and Overview

Given the pandemic, concern over students’ social and emotional health is now top-of-mind for educators and their support staff. The reality for many students, though, is that COVID has only exacerbated any number of adverse childhood experiences they carry in their trauma-filled backpacks. This podcast series focuses on how we can reduce trauma's impact.

teachers, communities, fundamentals, mental health providers, View all postsJeff IklerOctober 21, 2021Season 1