Speaker’s Bureau
Understanding Trauma in the Classroom: Compassion and Care for Students Who Are Hurting
Speaker:
Mrs. Christina Miller
Subject:
Trauma
Description:
Childhood trauma occurs more than we would maybe care to think about. In fact, by the age of 16, over two-thirds of children will have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. As educators, it is important to recognize the signs of traumatic stress and its short- and long-term impact on children, especially as it relates to their learning. In this workshop, Mrs. Miller will discuss the spectrum of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and their impact on overall physical, mental, emotional, and social health of children, and common trauma triggers. Additionally, she will address how the effective educator can respond to such students with compassion, care, and concern for their students’ spiritual, academic, and mental wellbeing.
Level:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Administrators
Equipment:
Screen, Data Projector, Speakers