Learning Opportunities

Trauma informed education, appropriately, is becoming an increasingly common topic of conversation in Canadian schools. Circumstances such as domestic violence, abuse, neglect and addiction are examples of what is happening within families that dramatically affects a child’s development, and it significantly impedes their capacity to learn. This two-day workshop illuminates the significance that trauma has on the brain, on relationships, and on the way learning happens within our classrooms. As educators it’s not enough to say we teach subjects - we are teaching students. And each one of them may or may not be in a position to learn at their maximum capacity due to their personal life experiences they bring with them. This workshop invites you to understand a bit more about the science behind behaviour and learning, and how educators can help bring out the best in all of their students.

What will you learn from this workshop?

• Gain an appreciation for the deep impact that trauma has upon learning and development
• Understand how trauma shapes relational skills, coping strategies and behaviour
• Identification of the red flags in behaviour that are suggestive of relational trauma
• Understand how, as a teacher, your awareness and mindfulness can open the door for improved connection with students who live with these challenges
• Develop attunement and communication skills that will support the students’ regulation, healthy brain rewiring, reflection, self-esteem and learning
• Develop considerations for trauma informed curriculum
• Develop problem-solving for environmental adaptations for a trauma informed learning environment