Trauma Informed Schools Online Course

Teacher: Barbara Oehlberg, MA

For those who are employed by or assigned to schools, the goal of integrating trauma-sensitive practices can be challenging. Some standard school policies tend to aggravate the distress of students who have traumatic memories, compounding behavioral and learning issues. School counselors, social workers, and mental health personnel assigned to schools are expected to “fix” student behavioral problems but have little or no influence on school policies. By integrating trauma sensitivity into school policies and teaching strategies, school climates and academic achievement can greatly improve, especially in districts serving fiscally depressed communities. This course will give you information to provide to school administrators and staff which illustrates the correlations between trauma, brain development, behavioral, and learning issues. By sharing information that permits schools to address the root causes of behavioral and learning dilemmas, educators will be empowered to reach the improved achievement expectations required by state and federal departments of education.

Cost of taking this course online is $100 which includes CEUs. Upon successful completion of assignments, tests and evaluation you can download a CE Certificate of Completion. This course provides 6 continuing education contact hours.