A Relationship-Based Approach to Supporting Students with Deni Melim

Implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires a whole of school approach, endorsed and reinforced by leaders at the school. In part one of this three-part series on trauma-informed education leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen - former principal of Sadadeen Primary Sch…

Sports and physical education often provide students experiences of success and efficacy that they may be lacking in other areas of their educational experience. How can physical education capitalize on trauma-informed practices? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Douglas Ellison. He is an assistan…

Helping students feel safe is a hall mark of trauma informed education. For some children, feeling safe in relationships is difficult. Well intentioned teachers often fall short in the skills required to communicate and reinforce a sense of trust amongst these students. In this episode, we speak wi…

The implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires leaders to attend to the safety and wellbeing of their staff, just as much as they attend to these needs in their students. So how can trauma-informed practices help with caring for teachers, and maintaining group cohesion amongst …