16. Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for Supporting Children with Behavioural Difficulties - 2025

Equip yourself with essential skills and strategies to create a supportive learning environment for children who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences and present with behavioural challenges. This practical course provides tangible techniques and resources for trauma-informed teaching, empowering educators to make a positive difference in their students' lives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Module 1: Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Learning

• Define trauma and its prevalence among children, particularly in educational settings.
• Explain the impact of trauma on brain development, emotional regulation, and learning processes.
• Recognize common behavioral difficulties exhibited by students who have experienced trauma and understand their underlying causes.

Module 2: Implementing Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices

• Implement self-regulation techniques to help students manage emotions and behaviors effectively.
• Create structured and predictable classroom environments by establishing routines, rituals, and clear expectations.
• Develop proactive classroom management strategies, including de-escalation techniques.

Module 3: Cultivating Emotional Safety

• Learn strategies for cultivating emotional safety in the classroom, promoting empathy, validating emotions, and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Build positive relationships with students, peers, and families to create a supportive community.
• Incorporate trauma-sensitive instruction into lesson planning and note-keeping.

Module 4: Self-Care for Teachers

• Recognize the impact of stress and secondary trauma on teachers' well-being.
• Develop personalized self-care routines and strategies for managing stress and promoting resilience.
• Practice using teacher self-reflection tools to enhance professional well-being.

Module 5: A Whole School Approach to Trauma-Informed Practice

• Learn how to implement trauma-informed strategies at a whole school level.
• Reflect on key learnings from the course and develop action plans for continued growth.

Enrol now and embark on a journey towards creating a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed learning environment for all students.