CESA Conversations: Recent Episodes
Katie Wiens
A podcast for Chrisitan school leaders who believe that excellence and deep commitments to our Christian faith are not mutually exclusive.
Trauma is the new buzz word. It seems everyone has an opinion on what it is, who has experienced it, and what schools should do about it. In Episode One, learn about the nuances of acute, chronic, and complex trauma and why it’s important to know the difference - especially when it comes to creating a school community that’s safe for every child. You’ll also learn where COVID-19 and the recent experiences of racial unrest fall into these definitions.
So much of what we’ve learned about behavioral management in a school setting (and at home, too) doesn’t work with kids who’ve experienced trauma. It doesn’t REALLY even work for kids in general. But, for kids with a history of trauma, those traditional methods of classroom management can actually be harmful! Learn the difference between “bad behavior” and “survival mechanisms” while also learning some practical tools of classroom management that work.
Let’s break it down into language you don’t need a medical degree to understand. Learn complex trauma’s effect on the developing brain and some practical tools for unlocking "the trauma brain" for learning.