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Not every student behaviour is defiance, disengagement, or disruption. As trauma-informed practice becomes a growing focus in education, teachers are increasingly being asked to respond to complex student needs with understanding, safety and connection.
In this episode, Emily Berger and Yihan Sun explore what trauma-informed practice actually means in schools and early childhood settings, and why the conversation is far more nuanced than simply changing the way behaviour is managed.
Together, they discuss the realities educators are facing, the challenges of responding to students in meaningful ways, and why many teachers are still trying to understand what trauma-informed practice looks like in day-to-day classrooms.
(00:00) Understanding Trauma-Informed Practice
(03:29) Looking Beyond Behaviours
(07:48) How Trauma Impacts Learning
(12:19) Understanding Trauma-Related Needs
(14:45) Fear, Safety and Student Behaviour
(20:45) The Importance of Safe and Trusted Adults
(22:18) Supporting Teachers to Do This Work Well
(24:02) What Sits Within a Teacher’s Role?
(27:44) Why Whole-School Support Matters
(33:42) Practical Advice for Educators
Special Guests:
Emily Berger
Associate Professor, School of Educational Psychology and Inclusion
Faculty of Education, Monash University
Educational and development psychologist specialising in trauma-informed practice and educator. wellbeing.
Yihan Sun
PhD Candidate, Monash University
Researching trauma-informed approaches in early childhood education settings.
Resources:
Trauma-Informed Practice:
Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
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