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Two teachers talking trauma, teaching and spilling the tea. Join us, Addison & Lauren, as we explore the learning discovered through our implementation of trauma informed practices. What does it mean to spill the tea? We recognize that the reality of teaching is not always rainbows and butterflie…

The T

  • Apr 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 26m AVG DURATION
  • 7 EPISODES


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Episode 6: Brain Breaks + Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 26:56


In this episode, listen as Lauren and Addison discuss the "why" behind brain breaks and movement in the classroom: 1. Impacts of movement in the body in general 2. Impacts of movement as it relates to cognition 3. Strategies you can implement in your classroom TODAY!

Episode 5: Recognizing Basic Needs & Brain Science

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 32:53


In this episode, listen as Lauren and Addison layout students' basic needs and some of the brain science connected to it: 1. How to identify and approach basic needs (sleep, food/drink, and temperature) 2. Ways to active the vagus nerve 3. The importance of validating stress symptoms

Episode 4: Unpacking Restorative Practices

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 36:41


In this episode, listen as Lauren and Addison dive into the key components of restorative justice as it relates to trauma informed practices:  1. Why is restorative justice a MUST in the educational system today 2. Altering the mindset before implementing the practices 3. How to implement community circles  4. Repairing harm in a restorative way

Episode 3: School-Wide Implementation: An Interview with an Administrator

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 37:39


This week Lauren and Addison have all of their dreams come true: they've convinced the world's best assistant principal to sit down and hash out all things trauma responsive. Tiffany Wilson is an educator of over 20 years, serving as an elementary teacher, site instructional coach and now assistant principal. She comes with a breadth of knowledge on the subject as well as years of experience doing the work. Everything about this discussion that makes this episode the best one yet!

Episode 2: Setting Up Your Trauma Responsive Classroom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 32:23


In this episode, listen as Lauren and Addison break down 4 different pieces required to setting up a trauma responsive classroom: 1. Create a sense of belonging 2. Accommodate needs through literal classroom setup (from desk configuration to color schemes) 3. Provide oxytocin opportunities 4. Designate a space for students to calm down

Episode 1: Shifting Our Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 13:10


Join us as we discuss the mindset shifts around being a trauma informed teacher. Walk away with two reflective questions to help guide your responses to student behaviors and challenging experiences in the classroom.

Episode 0: All About The T

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 5:40


Being the true teachers that we are, we've compiled a quick 5 minute overview that gives you background knowledge on what the trauma affected brain is and some key terms we'll use in the coming episodes. Sorry we don't have a corresponding anchor chart-- we're not that tech savvy yet.

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