As a teacher, you have students come into your classroom after every kind of experience – Sometimes, a student may come into your classroom after experiencing a huge loss. 

Teachers are catching on to the importance of designing a trauma-informed space in their classrooms. The term “trauma-sensitive” (or “trauma-informed”) refers to the practice of being knowledgeable about the prevalence of trauma in our communities,...

You may know by now that taking a trauma-informed approach in your classroom is important. By creating a trauma-informed classroom environment, you can make sure that all students feel safe and are ready to learn — no matter what kind of experiences...

Students aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness can help teachers manage their stress and strengthen their relationships with their students, among other benefits.

When someone goes through an experience that feels threatening to their life or safety, we call that experience a trauma. We often think of trauma as something that only happens to an unlucky few, but it’s actually a lot more common than you may...