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...

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.