Traumatic events can affect children of all ages and backgrounds. A child who has experienced trauma may need additional support to reduce emotional and behavior problems and foster resilience. This training will provide educators with a solid understanding of the impact of childhood traumatic experiences on the brain and on the child’s ability to learn and adapt to the classroom setting. It also provides tools for teachers’ mental health, to support educators to care for themselves so they can best support students who have experienced trauma.   

Part 1: 

Objective 1: Examine the definition of trauma.  

Objective 2: Understand the current research on trauma.  

Objective 3: Understand how the brain and body respond to stress.   

Objective 4: Learn strategies for calming the nervous system. 


Part 2: 

Objective 1: Understand how trauma behaviors show up. 

Objective 2: Learn strategies for taking care of your mental health.  

Objective 3: Learn strategies for having safe relationships with children. 

Objective 4: Discuss effective approaches for managing dysregulation.


Related training

Starting Point: An introduction to Social Emotional Health for Adults

Full Circle Facilitator Training

The Brain and Self-Regulation

Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors in a Post Covid World

Momentous Institute Logo

Stay updated

Stay in the loop on upcoming events and latest resources.



© 2023 Momentous Institute. All rights reserved.