Culturally responsive trauma-informed training for educators and school counselors

Title

Culturally responsive trauma-informed training for educators and school counselors

Creator

Foster, Jennifer M.; Meador, Jennifer A.; Kumar, Aneesh

Description

Educational systems must become trauma-informed, anti-racist, and multi-tiered systems of support for all students, which requires comprehensive training for educators and school counselors. This chapter begins with an introduction to the history of trauma-informed approaches. Second, the chapter discusses children who have experienced trauma and the critical need for trauma-informed training in schools. Third, an anti-racist framework for culturally responsive approaches is provided. Fourth, key components of trauma-informed training are discussed, specifically building relationships and establishing safety. Fifth, research-based recommendations for successful training of educators and school counselors are provided. Sixth, the wellness needs of school staff to minimize occupational burnout and combat indirect trauma, which includes vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue are discussed. Finally, the importance of increased support from administration and community partners for the implementation of trauma-informed practices is emphasized. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Frameworks for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Trauma-Informed Educational Settings;pp.25-48

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Foster J.M., Western Michigan University, United States; Meador J.A., Aquinas College, United States; Kumar A., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-836939022-1; 979-836939020-7;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9020-7.ch002

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