Cultivating Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Practices
Cultivating Trauma Sensitive Classroom Practices:
A resilience-focused professional learning webinar for all educators
Developed by Dr. Jacquelyn DuBois & Dr. Ravit Stein, in collaboration with Connecticut State Department of Education (CDSE) in Spring 2022.
Critical Components of Successful Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Practices
Video Resources from Webinar
Revisit these videos highlighted in the webinar to re-watch or share with colleagues.
Overview of Trauma & Resilience
Build Positive Interactions
Intentional Greetings
Appreciation, Apology, AHA!
Restorative Feedback
Elicit Inclusive Voice
Inviting Participation
Equity Sticks
Talk Moves
Practice Regulation
Mindful Minute
"Arrive"
Balloon Breathing
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