Navigating Trauma as an Educator: Strategies to Support the Whole Student
About the Presenter(s)
Leah Ward, Associate Director for Education and Outreach, Women’s Center; Olivia Keithley, Coordinator for Co-curricular Learning, Housing & Residence Life
Start Date
6-1-2022 12:00 PM
Abstract/Description
As educators, we have to be aware of our own trauma in order to recognize and support our students as they manage traumatic life events. This conversation will be a space to interrogate what that trauma looks like and how we as educators can support students as they navigate difficult life events that can impact their academic performance. The conversation will reflect on ways traumatic events have impacted classroom techniques.
Goals for Attendees
Identify methods to engage with past and current traumatic life events that impact our teaching/supporting of students; brainstorm techniques for supporting students experiencing trauma; reflect the ways a trauma-informed approach can hold students accountable and meet new goals.
Navigating Trauma as an Educator: Strategies to Support the Whole Student
As educators, we have to be aware of our own trauma in order to recognize and support our students as they manage traumatic life events. This conversation will be a space to interrogate what that trauma looks like and how we as educators can support students as they navigate difficult life events that can impact their academic performance. The conversation will reflect on ways traumatic events have impacted classroom techniques.
