Trauma workshop 2

Looking for a gorilla in the room... video

Separation Anxiety  see handout 

Big Idea#3
Concepts

• Forever changed: NOT forever damaged
• it's OK to be not OK
• Don't let fear drive the bus

It takes time and good people to help traumatized students.

Big Idea#4
Compassionate Teacher: Live, Laugh, Love

It's about GRACE!  Giving grace to others 

Reinforcement - positive forecasting, showing children you have belief in them. Honesty counts. Reinforce the BEHAVIOUR you want.

Traumatized kids will relive the past (flashbacks)

Breathing exercises help 4-7-8 Breathing Gozen

Water is amazing- wash your hands, wash your face etc.


Triceratops Dictionary - 'tell me a story...'

Hand model the brain