Trauma-Informed CSHE
Training Resources
Time
3 hours
Format
In-person or live virtual
Intended Audience
Any educator teaching CSHE
Included Resources
- Educator-facing resources for application and continued learning
- Educator-facing student disclosure handout
- Student-facing resources
About this Training
This interactive training provides an overview of trauma, including definitions, common responses to trauma, and tools to navigate students’ trauma responses in the classroom. Attendees are given practical tools for creating CSHE instruction that is trauma-informed to support a safe and effective learning environment. This training also explores the importance of recognizing secondary trauma for instructors and identifying sustainable self-care practices. The training includes a focus on practical skills for classroom implementation through small group discussions and activities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define trauma and recognize its types and impacts within the context of CSHE instruction.
- Practice educator wellness by reflecting on secondary trauma.
- Identify trauma responses in students and how these may show up in a CSHE setting.
- Implement supportive classroom strategies using inclusive, affirming language during CSHE lessons.