Trauma Informed Education

In this episode, we interview Professor Maurice Elias Professor Maurice Elias works at the Department of Psychology at the Rutgers School of Arts and Science in Piscataway, New Jersey. Over several years, Professor Elias has worked in the field of prevention, school-based preventive intervention, and social competence promotion. He was integral in setting up the Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab. The Lab is dedicated to conducting action-research in public, private, and religious school settings for the purpose of building children’s skills for facing the tests of life, and not a life of tests. Listen to Professor Elias's inspirational and practical insights into incorporating social emotional learning into academic curriculum. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we answer a commonly asked question about trauma informed practice in schools - How does childhood trauma disrupt learning by impacting the body? To learn more about the trauma informed positive behaviour support program, please visit www.tipbs.com

In this episode, we interview Erik Gordon, a science teacher from Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, Washington. Erik explains how the school has adopted a trauma-informed approach to curriculum development and disciplinary practices. So much has been said and written about being trauma informed, but what does this look like in practice? Listen to Erik's inspirational and practical insights into implementing trauma informed strategies in a high school environment. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

In this coaching call, we speak with 'Anne' - a special education teacher from Alabama, US. The call follows a structured enquiry process that aims to work collaboratively with teachers to generate ideas for interventions and strategies. If you would like to book in for a coaching call for yourself, visit www.tipbs.com and register your details.

In this series, we review the book, 'The Social Neuroscience of Education' by Louis Cozolino. In the Introduction and Chapter 2, we explore the question: how do brain learn? Listen to learn more about the parts of the brain that are vital to learning and why understanding the inner workings of the brain is vital for all educators. www.tipbs.com

In this episode, we answer a commonly asked question about trauma informed practice in schools - How does childhood trauma impact the brain? To learn more about the trauma informed positive behaviour support program, please visit www.tipbs.com

In this series, we review the book, 'The Social Neuroscience of Education' by Louis Cozolino. In the Introduction and Chapter 1, we explore the question: do the educational paradigms of our schools match our scientific understanding of learning in the brain? Listen to learn more about how relationships can be a powerful tool in promoting learning and growth in students. www.tipbs.com

In this episode, we interview Dr. Guy Macpherson. Dr. Macpherson is a psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. Over the last several years, Guy has dedicated himself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.Guy is the host of the Trauma Therapist Podcast, which brings together seasoned professionals in the fields of trauma, addiction, mindfulness and yoga, to educate and inspire those just beginning their trauma-informed education.To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we answer a commonly asked question about trauma informed practice in schools - What are the types of childhood trauma? To learn more about the trauma informed positive behaviour support program, please visit www.tipbs.com

We review the article ‘‘An applied framework for Positive Education’ by Jacolyn Norrish and colleagues. The paper offers practical insights into social-emotional learning and positive psychology strategies used within the positive education framework at the Geelong Grammar School in Melbourne, Victoria. Reference: Norrish, J. M., Williams, P., O'Connor, M., & Robinson, J. (2013). An applied framework for positive education. International Journal of Wellbeing, 3(2) Here is the link to the paper discussed: http://bit.ly/2iAFtoi

In this episode, we are delighted to interview world-renowned filmmaker, James Redford. James turned his storytelling eye on the hidden menace of adverse childhood experiences in his ground-breaking documentary, Paper Tigers. Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in rural community of Walla Walla in Washington, Paper Tigers attempts to answer the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? In his search for clear and honest answers based in science, James embarked on his latest film - Resilience - the biology of stress and the science of hope. In Resilience, we learn about how traumatic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc with the bodies and brains of children, putting them at a great risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and even early death. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com/blog Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we answer a commonly asked question about trauma informed practice in schools - What is childhood trauma? To learn more about the trauma informed positive behaviour support program, please visit www.tipbs.com

While research on school connectedness and school climate has provided a general framework for supporting all youth, there is a paucity of guidance on what aspects of school-based relationships enhance the wellbeing of youth who have experienced trauma. In this strategy share, we present to you a framework to guide your efforts in building trusting relationships - or relational safety - with students who have experienced trauma. To learn more, see the show notes at www.tipbs.com.

We review the article ‘‘Kind discipline: Developing a conceptual model of a promising school discipline approach’ by Jennifer Winkler and colleagues. The paper offers practical insights into a novel discipline approach, called Kind Discipline, that fosters intrinsic motivation and positive relationships in schools. Reference: Winkler, J. L., Walsh, M. E., de Blois, M., Maré, J., & Carvajal, S. C. (2017). Kind discipline: Developing a conceptual model of a promising school discipline approach. Evaluation and Program Planning, 62, 15-24. Here is the link to the paper discussed: http://bit.ly/2vi2pxV

In this series, we review the book, 'The Whole Brain Child' by Daniel Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson. In the Chapter 6, we review strategies to help traumatised students learn skills in empathy - to understand the feelings, intentions and desires of other. Learn more about the conversational strategies to develop this vital skills for secure relationships. tipbs.com Link to the refrigerator sheet: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/570a82c74d088e29f6f59598/57214ce1ef1a76622605e25b/57214d24ef1a76622605e5ba/1461800228336/Refrigerator-Sheet-WBC.pdf?format=original