Trauma Informed Lens

Trauma informed teaching isn't always easy, it requires a great deal of regulation from the educator and the ability to be mindful enough through various types of behaviours to understand the deeper meaning. 

When we meet children who are acting from an activated nervous system with empathy, understanding and make them feel safe we are able to co-regulate with them. The more we co-regulate and role model what that looks like, the more likely they are to demonstrate the ability to self-regulate on their own in the future. 

Here is a great little cheat sheet from Whole Hearted School Counselling (one of my favourite SEL resource go to's!) for you to keep in your back pocket that helps paint a picture of what various types of trauma responses can look like. 

I hope this resource serves you well in the important work you do everyday.

Kristen M@NUO-cohort18