How educators can help in the classroom following a traumatic event

Emerging Minds and the University of Queensland, Australia, 2019

Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief

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Educators are uniquely placed to support children in their recovery post-disaster by providing them with a return to stable, predictable routines and opportunities to express emotions and feel understood.

This fact sheet outlines how educators can help children in the classroom following a traumatic event, as well as ways to identify when further assistance is required.

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Educators and childhood trauma reactions: how and when to get help

Emerging Minds and the University of Queensland

This fact sheet outlines how educators can understand when children might require additional help following a traumatic event, as well as how they can arrange help for students.
Educators community trauma workshop

Emerging Minds

This training is for educators to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to promote resilience and coping, and decrease long-term adverse reactions in children (aged 0-12 years) following a natural disaster event.
How educators can prepare their students for a natural disaster

Emerging Minds

Australia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your classroom ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your students respond and cope if there is a disaster.

How educators can help in the classroom following a traumatic event

Emerging Minds and the University of Queensland, Australia, 2019

This resource is part of the following toolkits

Community Trauma Toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

Discover more resources

Educators and childhood trauma reactions: how and when to get help

Educators community trauma workshop

How educators can prepare their students for a natural disaster