Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast

6. How to Create a Trauma Sensitive Classroom Environment

Erin Sponaugle Season 1 Episode 6

Teachers  are indeed affected by the insanity of this year and last, but we’re wired at this stage of our lives to respond and recover from it. A child who’s physically and psychologically growing and processing the unrest in this world right now -  that’s a different story. Their ability to make sense of the trauma - the impact of distressing, dangerous events - requires a greater level of concern and care. In this episode, you will learn five ways to to create a trauma sensitive classroom environment starting today -  even if the only contact you have with your class right now is thru a computer screen. Along with this I’m going to share some neuroscience to back up why these over arching practices will help with addressing trauma in the classroom. You can learn more about beginning a teaching career in uncertain times in my ebook The Thrive Guide - you can get your free copy delivered to your inbox here.

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