"Self-Care for Educators" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
"Any educator who works directly with traumatized children and adolescents is vulnerable to the effects of trauma." This handout gives six tips for teachers to practice self-care to prevent fatigue and to consider when working with traumatized students.
"Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist" from Lesley University
A checklist to guide you as you build your classroom, and your school, into trauma-informed spaces.
Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Packet from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
A professional-development guide for teachers to learn how to build a trauma informed classroom. Inlcudes guided reflections, checklists, examples/exercises, and a lot of really helpful information.Â
"Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
This informational packet includes information for educators, as well as parents and caregivers. It has a lot of factual information and explains the impact of trauma at different grade levels. This resource can be used to enhance congruent communication between parents, teachers, and students.
"What can be done at school to help a traumatized child?" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Two-page handout that gives concrete suggestions for helping traumatized students succeed in your classroom and at your school.
"The 12 Core Concepts: Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families" from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Five-page packet that provides insight to trauma in students through the lens of the twelve core components.