Educators
In classrooms filled with diverse challenges, educators often carry the weight of emotional and cognitive demands—not just their own, but those of their students. Navigating these complexities requires more than teaching skills; it calls for understanding, empathy, and actionable strategies. Find tools and resources tailored to educators to foster resilience, reduce burnout, and create classrooms that inspire growth and connection.​​
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Guide: "Trauma-Informed Strategies for Classrooms" – Practical tools for teachers.
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Checklist: Recognizing Trauma in Students – Early warning signs.
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Article: "Creating Safe Spaces for Learning" – Tips for classroom setup.
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Infographic: How Stress Impacts Student Behavior – A quick reference for educators.
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Free Download: "The Teacher's Burnout Prevention Toolkit" – Strategies for well-being.
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Case Study: "How One Teacher Implemented Trauma-Informed Care" – Real-world example.
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Podcast Episode: "Reducing Teacher Burnout with Practical Tools" – Key insights.
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Video Tutorial: "Calming Techniques for the Classroom" – Managing stress in students.
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Lesson Plan Template: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning – Ready-to-use material.
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Worksheet: Building Resilience in Students – Activities for the classroom.
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Teaching with Empathy Guides – Free downloads from Teach Thought or Edutopia.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Tools – Access CASEL resources online.
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Trauma in the Classroom Webinars – Available through platforms like EdWeb.net.
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Podcasts for Educators – Examples: Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers.
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Calming Tools for Students – Link to free downloadable posters or techniques.
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Stress Management Techniques for Teachers – Many are available through TeachersPayTeachers (free options).
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Articles on Trauma-Informed Classrooms – Available on Edutopia or Scholastic’s websites.
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Free Printable Lesson Plans – Canva and Pinterest offer templates.
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Professional Development Opportunities – Search Eventbrite for free workshops.
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Infographics on Student Trauma – Available on Pinterest or Canva.
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Cognitive
Understanding, retaining
and using information.
Cognition
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Cognitive skills are needed to process information. In order to learn, retain and use our knowledge, we need to be able to use the following skills effectively:
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Attend to incoming information (sustained, selective and divided attention).
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Quickly process details (processing speed).
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Remember what we hear, see or read (working, short-term and long-term memory).
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Decide what to do with the information (reasoning and problem solving skills).
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Linguistic
Using language to communicate.
Linguistics
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Linguistics is the study of language. In order to communicate effectively we need to have a good command of these language skills:
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Form: the sounds, words, and sentences (language) we use to convey information (phonology, morphology and syntax).
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Content: putting sounds, words, and sentences together in a way that has meaning (semantics).
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Use: following the socially driven rules to utilize language for a purpose (pragmatics).
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Function
Planning, initiating and completing tasks.
Executive Functions
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Executive functions are higher level cognitive functions that continue to develop into early
adulthood. These skills are essential to:
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Organize/Set Goals
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Plan/Prioritize
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Initiate/Implement
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Following through
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Evaluate/Make changes
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Self-monitor
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Control emotions
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Putting It All Together
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Successful functioning is dependent on effective communication.
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Effective communication relies on fluid cognition.
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Cognitive stress makes thinking and reasoning more difficult.
