ConnectED For Wellbeing
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Democratising knowledge, resources, and opportunities on mental health, social-emotional learning, and overall well-being to support students and teachers within the education space.
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*The Power of Relationships in Healing Trauma* Trauma can have a profound effect on a child’s emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether caused by abuse, neglect, or family violence, its impact can last into adulthood. However, *positive relationships play a crucial role in healing.* Research shows that the strength of a child’s relationships is a strong predictor of their well-being. Healthy, supportive relationships act as a buffer, helping to reduce the long-term damage caused by trauma. *Children need daily interactions that nurture and support their development, whether at home, school, or in the community.* These interactions offer "daily therapy" that helps children heal and thrive. *Explore more* 🔗 https://www.berrystreet.org.au/news/the-power-of-relationships-for-healing-trauma#:~:text=For%20children%20to%20develop%20and,or%20in%20the%20therapy%20environment.
*Building Relationships as a Foundation of Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools* https://youtu.be/Za2ktqwpMYY?si=gov-OQuh3PIJd6eR The video highlights useful strategies for and classroom examples of relationship-building and its positive impact on trauma-informed practice change in schools. Teachers share guidance on practicing empathy, patience, and engagement to build trust and strengthen relationships with their students and create and affirm psychological safety in their classrooms. *What are you picking up from the video?* Share with us: https://wa.me/2347089498119
*Trauma-informed practice in schools: An explainer* 📖 Sharing this resource that briefly summarises the evidence on trauma-informed practice within an educational context. It is intended as a brief introduction to the topic for teachers, principals and other school staff. It provides information on six key questions: 1. What is trauma? 2. How prevalent is developmental trauma among children? 3. How can teachers and school staff recognise behaviours related to trauma? 4. What is trauma-informed practice? 5. What strategies can schools and teachers use to support students impacted by trauma? 6. How can schools care for staff who are supporting students impacted by trauma? 📎 *Explore the resource:* https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/about-us/educational-data/cese/2020-trauma-informed-practice-in-schools.pdf
*"What do I do?" || Trauma-informed Support for Children* 1. Create safety 2. Regulate the nervous system 3. Build a connected relationship 4. Support development of coherent narrative 5. Practice ‘power-with’ strategies 6. Build social emotional and resiliency skills 7. Foster post-traumatic growth _See the attached image for details._
