What is Trauma?
Introduction:
This section of the OER is meant to give educators and school staff resources that help develop their understanding of trauma.
Resources:
Trauma Informed Care: Perspectives and Resources
This resource has 8 modules attached to it. Each module has an issue brief that goes over a summary of what the module will go over. There are also plenty of videos to watch to gain more information. Below you will find a video that is found within Module 1 that goes over the impact trauma has on the brain.
"Trauma Informed Care: Perspectives and Resources" by CalSWEC and Georgetown University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
"Effects on the Brain" by Georgetown University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
This resource goes more in depth with development of the brain and how trauma can affect the development. This resource gives great information regarding trauma and how it affects the brain. It is also in the format of a course, with a quiz after learning the content. (I will also list this resource under the Training page)
"Neurobiology of Trauma" by Holly Vugia is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic? | Stuart Guest
This resource is a video of a podcast that discusses trauma, and how specifically schools can be more trauma informed after the COVID pandemic. The video is below.
"How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic? | Stuart Guest" by Pooky Knightsmith and Stuart Guest is licensed under CC BY 4.0