Trauma Educational Awareness | Origin: EC105
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Teaching Secondary Students Affected by Trauma --> Trauma Educational Awareness
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Advocate for the well-being of your students.
Something a teacher should be cognizant of is that when they encounter a student who has experienced trauma they would be wise to collaborate with support systems that involve school counselors by referring the student to a counselor or social worker for professional support. Additionally, teachers can communicate with the student's parents, guardians or caregivers by working with the student's family (if appropriate) to ensure a consistent approach to support. Lastly, a teacher should, as well as the student, leverage resources and use any available school or community trauma-informed programs.
As teachers we are going to encounter students that have suffered situations that cause them trauma and PTDS. It is important that we support them, but also keep in mind important boundaries that need to be in place. Boundaries are important for teachers ans for students. It is important for teachers to teach students about boundaries. Also, teacher need to understand they are mandatory reporters. If a students share infomration regarding abuse, teacher must report it.
From this unit I have learned symptoms of PTSD and to be more cognizant of the possibility a student may be suffering from it. Also, how to get help for the student in these situations.
I found it very interesting that PTSD is on the rise in America's youth.
Comment on Randall Rosecrans's post: AND it reminded me to spell/grammar check!!!
For me this module broght a heightened awareness of specific clues and behaviors to be on teh watch for in my students.
PTSD is often misdiagnosed as other mental health conditions
A high percentage of students have had a traumatic experience resulting in PTSD.
Trauma can appear in students differently and can also be mistaken for other diagnosis if the person isn't experience in childhood trauma. There is 26% decline in undertreated and untreated students that will likely not graduate high school compared to the 86% counterparts.
Continue to be cognizant of my students countenance and demeanor , especially if they are displaying "off" like behavior.
It's good to know the scope of responsibility an instructor can have regarding a student who has experienced trauma.
Trauma and PTSD can both have great impacts on quality of life, especially if left untreated. As educators, we do not have to treat them, but identifying possible need for treatment is helpful. Educators are also Mandated Reporter for abuse.
Students can be misdiagnosed to have bipolar, autism, etc. than to be diagnosed with trauma or PTSD.
teachers mandated to report signs of trauma, Signs of PTSD, The effects of PTSD,
I learned some formal definitions for terms I was familiar with. ACE's are such an important model, it is good to have a refresher on them.
PTSD is commonly misdiagnosed which makes it harder to help treat.
I am a post secondary educator, so this class doesn't seem to fit with my job description.
On a higher level, trauma can be recognized in an individual, and I am confident I have the resources and knowledge to help in any capacity that I can.
A teacher should observe for and documents triggers in order to better understand student.
Teachers, as mandated reporters, should learn how to recognize, report, and teach students who have experienced abuse and neglect and are suffering trauma.
