Social Media is great way to educate yourself about Trauma Informed Practice and connect with other Educators who are committed to making a change for our ākonga.
Here some great pages and groups to connect with that will support your journey of becoming a Trauma Informed Educator.
Jase Williams is a Trauma Informed Equity Centred Compassionate Relational Neuroscience Educator and Former School Principal at Henry Hill School. Jase posts great links and provocations.
Dr Gabor Mate is Expert on trauma, addiction, stress, & childhood. His wisdom is amazing.
Dr Vanessa La Pointe is a psychologist, author and parenting expert. She has lots of relevant information for teachers too.
https://drvanessalapointe.com/
Trauma Informed Educators NZ is designed to provide support, connection and resources to NZ educators interested in developing trauma-informed practice in their schools and centres.
Natina aims to create inclusive, safe, trauma aware schools and communities where every ākonga belongs, learns and thrives. They hold regular online meetings for Educators to connect and host various informative speakers.
Dr Lori L Desautels passion is engaging through the social and relational neurosciences as applies to education. She offers great practicall ideas for classroom teachers.
Janae Elisabeth, aka Trauma Geek, is a researcher-storyteller and neurodiversity advocate (she/they). Janae shares current science, personal insights, and stories from the journey as an autistic survivor.
Kathryn Berkett has dedicated 22 years to understanding how extreme trauma impacts the developing brain. She has a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and is a certified Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Practitioner .
Alex Shevrin Venet helps teachers connect theory to practice to create safe, caring, and affirming schools.
Alex's book Equity-Centred Trauma Informed Education urges educators to adopt Trauma Infommed Practices as part of a systemic effort to advance social justice.