Building Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

This workshop will provide school staff with an introductory understanding of how their
students’ trauma history shapes their experiences, common reactions to traumatic stress,
and how trauma affects students’ developing brains. Additionally, participants will develop whole classroom strategies to help all students feel safe, supported, and connected to their school community.

School and Community Programs at the Child Mind Institute partners with K-12 school
communities to provide evidence-based mental health support, fostering resilience and
well-being through school-based clinical services and professional training for educators
and mental health staff. Our services are tailored to each school’s Multi-Tiered System of
Supports (MTSS) and aligned with district strategic priorities, including SEL, traumainformed practices, and equity in education.

The professional training team at the Child Mind Institute is a dedicated group of
professionals committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health support for
students, educators, and families. Our clinicians empower students with skills to cultivate
self-awareness, manage stress, regulate emotions, and enhance focus. These short-term
interventions, offered through individual or group treatment, help students develop present moment awareness and adaptive strategies to support their growth and success in both school and life.