Schools are usually the first service to resume operations after a disaster, a crisis or an emergency. Additionally, schools are a primary resource of community support when a crisis happens. Hence, having basic knowledge of Psychological First Aid is a great addition to the educators' tool kit. Because of the nature of education, the school is full of significant adults who play an essential role in students' well-being. Unfortunately, there is a very high possibility we all have in our classrooms students who have lived/are living a traumatic experience. Trauma changes the brain and affects the process of learning. This is why it is important teaching staff know how to have a trauma-informed teaching style. This makes a huge difference in the students' well-being and their learning process.

The session will promote discussions based on in-session activities (teamwork activities). It will have individual reading and experiential exercises.

Participants will have the knowledge to provide brief non-therapeutic first-stage support to someone in crisis. The participants will have practical strategies and resources to promote a trauma-informed cared practice.

The workshop is aimed for teachers, safeguarding leaders, leadership in general, parents and counsellors.

Meet the Presenter: I am a proud Ecuadorian working in international education . I have been working in education and mental health for 14 years. I am a Licensed Psychologist, an Educational Psychologist, MA Social-educational Family Therapy, Licensed family therapist, Child & Adolescent Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS-CA) and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP). However and most importantly, I am mental health and DEIJ passionate advocate. I LOOOVE my profession because I see every day as an opportunity to keep changing the world!