Workshops for Schools & Organizations
For you and/or your team to become better informed in effectively navigating the challenging effects of trauma and abuse among the children you serve. Becoming trauma-informed will support your efforts to care for and better understand yourself and those around you.
My trainings qualify as Continuing Education Units (CEU credit) for teachers.
Biology of Trauma
Discover the foundational principles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how these intricate mechanisms play a pivotal role in our responses to stress and trauma. Gain insights into the triggers that activate these systems and learn effective strategies for regulating them.
Triggers/Our Pasts
Memories come in different forms, categorized primarily as implicit and explicit. Implicit memories operate unconsciously, impacting our behaviors and responses without our awareness. Triggers, such as sights, sounds, smells, or words, can activate implicit memories, evoking strong emotional or psychological reactions rooted in past experiences. Recognizing these triggers is vital as they shape our emotions and behaviors subtly. Individuals can improve their emotional responses and foster healthier reactions by identifying triggers.
Trauma-Informed Environments
I am here to share guidelines on setting up a classroom, engaging students, and de-escalating tense situations. Creating a trauma-informed school environment involves thoughtful strategies to support students' emotional well-being, manage potential triggers, and effectively respond to moments of heightened stress or trauma.
Nervous System
Explore strategies for regulating the body's responses and discover effective ways to structure trauma-informed and supportive classrooms. Our resources extend to therapeutic approaches for staff, encouraging the exploration of personal histories to enhance professional practice.
Attachment Theory
Our exploration extends to Attachment Theory, unraveling how our early relational experiences shape our emotional landscapes today. Understand how these theories intertwine with past experiences, influencing our responses and behaviors in personal and professional settings.
Implicit and Explicit Memories
This workshop explores the fascinating world of memory—how implicit and explicit memories influence our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in the present, especially through the lens of trauma. In a safe and supportive environment, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how memories formed from past experiences, particularly traumatic ones, continue to shape our responses and interactions today.
Are you a teacher or do you work with children in a learning enviornment?
Are you looking to better support your students, parents, or employees?
Have you ever struggled to address behavior in your classroom that feels particularly challenging, confusing, or even triggering?
Have you doubted if your response was helpful or wondered if perhaps there is more going on beneath the surface for that child or for you in how you reacted?
Do you feel stuck, helpless, or uninformed when it comes to addressing situations involving trauma and/or abuse?
Have you ever wished you or your team had better awareness and practical tools to provide effective support and useful information in response to these challenging experiences?
If so, you’re not alone. I invite you to join me on this transformative journey.
In a workshop setting, we’ll delve deep into the intricate biology of trauma, exploring how experiences stored within us have a profound impact on the wiring of our brains, physiology of our bodies, and reactivity of our nervous systems. We will better understand how and why past trauma continues to influence our present-day relationships and how we can better care for the children entrusted to us.