Trauma-Sensitive Practices for Families

This interactive workshop helps families understand the widespread impact of trauma and how it affects the brain and body. Participants explore the many types of traumatic experiences children and families may face, and how these experiences can influence behavior, learning, and emotional well-being. The session provides families with practical, research-based strategies to build resilience, promote protective factors, and strengthen overall wellness. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of school and community partnerships in supporting children’s growth and recovery.

• Lack of awareness about the effects of trauma on children’s behavior, learning, and relationships.
  
  
• Limited strategies for families to respond effectively to trauma-related stressors at home.
  
  
• Insufficient collaboration between families, schools, and communities to address trauma’s impact.

1. Understanding Trauma and the Brain – Families will learn how trauma affects brain development, body responses, and day-to-day functioning, providing a foundation for empathy and effective support.
   
   
2. Building Resilience at Home – Participants will gain strategies to strengthen protective factors, reduce stress, and create nurturing environments that support emotional regulation and wellness.
   
   
3. Partnering for Support – Families will develop skills to engage in trauma-sensitive collaboration with schools and community organizations, ensuring consistent and holistic support for children.