EDUC 5596 - Insights into Trauma-Informed Care

1 Credit Hours

Are you challenged with the behavior displayed by certain students in your classroom, and frustrated that your management strategies do not seem to work? Do you suspect a student’s behavior may be linked to an experienced trauma, but have no tools to support your response? Perhaps you need a clear definition and insight into what trauma can do to a person. Trauma-informed care begins with a change in perspective, understanding alternative strategies and skills for management and behavior, and building a community of support within the school system. Most importantly, trauma-informed care begins with the classroom educator, as you are the single most important individual who can develop a safe and trusting relationship with a student in need. Knowing best practices behind the need will support your students in areas of improved achievement, reduced absences, reduced bullying, and so much more. Join us, two experienced and practicing school counselors, who specialize in trauma-informed care for students in all grade levels. You will leave this course a changed educator! This workshop is designed for any personnel that works in a school. This course is an online class. Participants will use Moodle to complete their work. Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ .

Enrollment closes prior to the start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts. If you need assistance with Moodle prior to the class start date, please call the Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends.edu.