Module 2: Trauma-Informed Approach

1. Awareness and acknowledgement of various types of trauma and how it impacts learning.

2. Understanding the rationale and necessity for trauma-informed practices in creating culturally inclusive learning environments in HEIs.

3. Apply trauma-informed and cultural wealth principles to develop strategies for fostering inclusive learning environments.

4. Understanding I-Thou versus I-It relationships (Buber) to strive for more inclusive and holistic classroom environments.

5. Explore specific trauma-informed principles and their application in educational settings, such as trauma-sensitive teaching practices or creating safe spaces for students.

6. Evaluate current practices in light of trauma-informed principles and develop action steps for improvement.

Trauma-Informed Approach (click on the image to dowland the file)

Pluralism

Audiovisual content (click on the image to watch the video)

Co-regulation what is and why it matters

What is historical trauma?

How do people experience historical trauma?

How childhood trauma leads to addiction?

Trauma and the nervous system: a polyvagal perspective

Trauma-informed approaches to mental health for BIPOC stundents

Life style

«The way we live our lives affects not only our health, but also the health of future generations.»

— Gabor Maté

For discussion

• How can the principles of trauma-informed education (safety, transparency, support, collaboration, empowerment, cultural sensitivity) be applied in diverse educational environments?
• How can we incorporate trauma-informed approaches into classroom dynamics, ensuring that students who face adversity have the necessary learning opportunities to heal and thrive?
• Reflect on how the “Circle of Courage” model could be integrated into an educational environment to promote belonging, independence, competence, and generosity?