Resources for teachers
Below are links to resources you may find helpful in
your work. Some of these I have put together, based on
learning from those I have worked with as well as
training, research and studies by many different people.
There is information about some of these sources
available here.
The resources I have made are likely to be changed and updated over time. If you have any thoughts, ideas or feedback I would love to hear from you. Please contact me by e mail at Shalsey@rweproject.org or by using the Get in touch page on the website.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding technique worksheet
You may want to try this activity with learners in the classroom. You could give them a copy of this worksheet so that they can try it in their own time as well.
Ideas for applying trauma informed approaches in lessons
This document contains suggestions of things to think about before,
during and after lessons and why these might be helpful. It is
intended to support individuals and organisations to embed trauma
informed approaches at each stage of their work.
Learning and our brain
These resources (session plan and materials) are designed to support teachers in having conversations with learners about how our brain can be effected by stress or difficult experiences and how this can impact our learning. It also includes some simple grounding techniques that teachers and learners may find helpful.
It is possible that for some learners conversations about stress and
difficult experiences may be triggering. Before sharing the resource,
introduce the topic and explore how comfortable learners feel to
discuss it.
Click here for the session plan.
Insights for Educators video series
Dr Bruce Perry is a teacher, clinician and researcher. He was one of the first to study the impacts of trauma on the brain.
In this series of short films, Dr Perry covers different topics and approaches to support teachers apply trauma informed approaches. He speaks about teachers who are working with children, however these approaches are equally applicable when working with adults.
Insights for Educators Part 1: Stress, Trauma, and the Brain
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators-The Neurosequential Model
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators-How Stress Impacts the Brain
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators-The Power of Connection
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators-Regulating Yourself and Your Classroom
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators-Educator Strategies for the Classroom
Insights for Educators Part 2: Supporting Mental Wellness
Building A Connected Classroom
Creating an Inclusive Classroom
Reframing Classroom Discipline