How does trauma present in children? What's the latest research telling us? This part of our day will focus on how to spot the signs and symptoms of trauma with children in your classroom.

We will use case study to practice classroom dialogue so that you can infuse fresh, impactful, connection-building, and empowering language into your interactions with children and families.

If you’ve previously learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), superb! Get ready for ACES 201 – specifically designed around current research regarding ACEs with a specific focus on school-age children, family health, and specific populations such as children with medical needs (including ASD and ADHD) and children you serve from specific settings (such as foster care and LGBTQ+).

Let’s collaborate for a bit – learn from other educators about how they’re already implementing compassionate practices into their daily activities.

Learn the 7 C's of Resilience and how to begin conversations in your school. Also, discuss how implementing these practices will begin to transform the culture of your classroom.

Let's chat about tough cases. Let's discuss how to help the toughest families. Our wrap-up will use case study to pull our 2 days together. If you have particular cases to focus on - let's tackle those first!  

You're the most important ingredient - we will work in small groups and pairs to collaborate and hone these intervention skills. We will extend these concepts to bolster your own resilience, which will counteract burnout. 

You will learn and practice 3-5 minute, trauma-informed, efficacious interventions that can be used during appointments. These interventions will help kids and families thrive through life's challenges AND you'll feel so practical and resourceful! 

Let’s collaborate! Create tools, scripts and handouts that you can utilize in your classroom now. You’ll have time to consult with me and each other about meaningful ways you can become a champion in your school. 

*Optional Wine Reception afterwards