Trauma-Sensitive Teaching: Therapeutic Strategies and Listening Session

This two-hour, in-person professional development session is designed to support early childhood educators in understanding and managing trauma-informed care and therapeudic strategies to address challenging behaviors in the classroom. With a focus on compassionate, grace-filled responses, this session equips educators with evidence-based tools to regulate both their emotions and those of their students. Participants will gain an experiential learning experience through discussions, group exercises, and hands-on activities.

Program Goals:

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• Equip educators with a deeper understanding of how trauma and stress impact children’s behaviors and emotional regulation.
  
• Teach practical strategies for shifting mindset and responding to children’s needs with compassion.
  
• Provide hands-on, experiential learning to help educators apply trauma-informed strategies in real-world classroom situations.
  
• Introduce effective coping strategies that can be used by both educators and children to enhance emotional well-being.
  

Key Features:

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• Experiential Learning: Participants will engage in hands-on activities that encourage reflection and active practice of skills.
  
• Trauma-Informed Practices: The session emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment that fosters emotional regulation and resilience in children.
  
• Practical Tools for Educators: Participants will leave with concrete strategies and tools to address challenging behaviors and improve classroom dynamics.
  
• Culturally Responsive and Inclusive: The program is designed to meet the diverse needs of children, including neurodiverse students and those with additional learning needs.
  

Presented and Facilitated by Sherree Turcott, LCSW, MPH, Hive Mind Therapy

in-person at the YWCA of Asheville

Dinner and limited childcare provided!

Pay what you can/donation based

Host or Publisher Supportive Transitions to Kindergarten