Mindful Course Design: We’ve intentionally designed this course to avoid sensory overload, carefully curating content to meet learners wherever they are in their understanding of trauma-informed education. This approach, we hope, ensures that you can engage with the material without feeling overwhelmed, promoting a learning environment that honors the very principles it teaches.
Scientific Foundation: The course integrates trauma theory and the neurobiology of trauma, grounding much of our discussions and practices in solid scientific research. This foundation should enrich participants’ understanding of how trauma physically and psychologically affects individuals, thereby strengthening their application of trauma-informed principles in educational settings.
Incorporation of Student Voices: Central to our curriculum is the inclusion of student voices and research. We want to encourage the participants to reflect upon trauma-informed principles through the lens of those most affected—students. This element ensures that the course remains grounded in real-world experiences and responsive to the needs of learners.
Global Community Engagement: We actively welcome colleagues from the global south, fostering a diverse learning community. This global perspective enriches the course content with a variety of cultural viewpoints and educational experiences, enhancing the learning for all participants.
Active Co-Creation: Unlike many other professional development courses where participants may passively consume information, here you are invited to actively co-create and apply what you learn and share with the community. This approach is designed to ensure that you can immediately apply and deeply integrate what you are learning into your own educational practices.
Flexible Learning Options: The course is designed to accommodate both synchronous and asynchronous learning modalities. This flexibility allows you to engage with the material at your own pace while also benefiting from real-time interactions with peers and facilitators, fostering a richer learning experience.
Recognition of Emotional Labor: Recognizing the emotional labor involved in engaging deeply with trauma-informed practices, we offer an honorarium for those who complete the course and share their work. This acknowledgment not only values the time and effort you invest but also underscores the importance of your contributions to the field.
This course isn’t just about learning; it’s about transforming educational practices to nurture and support all students, particularly those affected by trauma. We invite you to join us to not only expand your knowledge but to actively participate in a movement towards more empathetic and holistic educational environments.