Trauma-informed Practice in Education
Dr Maria Lotty is currently working on projects revolving around Trauma-informed Practice in Education and has developed the following course:
Trauma-informed Practice in Education
This programme introduces students to trauma-informed practice in education across early years, primary and secondary education contexts.
The programme focuses on both developing understanding of the theoretical principles of the approach and its application to the educator’s specific role. The programme examines the theoretical base of trauma-informed practice in an accessible and applicable way with attention to the stress response system, attachment trauma, mentalising and resiliency theories. The programme also introduces students to implementing trauma-informed practice in the educational context. Students are supported in developing a toolkit of resources to implement the approach in their specific role. The programme also explores students’ critical thinking on the current debates about the implementation of trauma-informed practice in education settings and the impact of vicarious trauma on the educator.
This programme is not a counselling or therapy training. It supports upskilling and career development by developing educators’ capacity to provide trauma-informed practice in their role.