Trauma E-Resources

Webcasts, Videos, and Online Articles

The following webcasts, videos, and online articles are available to use to learn more about trauma and steps for schools to become more trauma-sensitive.

• Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Part 1 – Understanding Childhood Trauma (webcast)
• Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Part 2 – Steps to Implementing Trauma Sensitive Practice into the School Environment (webcast)
• Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, tries new approach to school discipline — suspensions drop 85%
• The secret to fixing school discipline problems? Change the behavior of adults
• The Restorative Justice League of Le Grand High School jumps in to save the day
• San Francisco’s El Dorado Elementary Uses Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices; Suspensions Drop 89% (article)
• ReMoved (video) – An award-winning video that tells the story of a young girl impacted by complex trauma and placed in foster care
• Why We Need Trauma Sensitive Schools (video)
• Series of videos created by Madison Metropolitan School District on trauma-informed practices.
  • Module 1 – Introduction to Trauma
  • Module 2 – A Sense of Safety
  • Module 3 – Creating Safety
  • Module 4 – Relationships
  • Module 5 – Trauma and the Brain
  • Module 6 – Self-Regulation
  • Module 7 – Empowerment
  • Module 8 – Self-Care
  • Module 9 – Disciplinary Practices