Christy W. Bryce – Trauma-Informed Schools and Adverse Childhood Experiences Training

Christy W. Bryce – Trauma-Informed Schools and Adverse Childhood Experiences TrainingDescriptionWhen you entered education, you thought it would be about lesson plans, curriculum, and seating charts.You weren’t expecting kids who curse, hit, kick, and scratch other students, and bang their heads on the table when they’re frustrated. Kids who are constantly “in trouble” at school and have difficulty grasping the material being taught.But sometimes the trauma of physical and sexual abuse, hunger, violence, and suicide lie behind these behaviors. And when you hear the stories of your students pain you’re left feeling blindsided, unprepared, and desperate for guidance on how you can help.Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, counselor, social worker or anyone who works with students, this program will provide you with the step-by-step direction, tools, and techniques you need to work more capably and comfortably with kids who’ve experienced trauma. The strategies and comprehensive learning supports shared at this event will enable you to create a better school climate, boost academic achievement, and improve school safety while building critical skills in students like self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and an openness to teamwork and cooperation.Get the trauma-sensitive skills and strategies you need to ensure every student can succeed!HandoutsManual – Trauma-Informed Schools and Adverse Childhood Experiences (4.3 MB) 31 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA credit – Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) Available after PurchaseOutlineAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACES): The Hidden Public Health Emergency Affecting Schools The neurological and physiological impacts of toxic stressTrauma’s impact on kids’ development and futuresEscalation cycle, toxic stress, and emotional dysregulationSpot the Warning Signs of Trauma in Students How trauma impairs learning and impacts behaviorHow fight, flight, freeze looks in the classroomPhysical symptoms to watch forIdentify the “silent sufferer”Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools and Classrooms: Establish Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment5 Ways to Build a Psychologically Safe Classroom Create calming areas in the classroomBuild a classroom communityEmotional check-ins, worksheets and activitiesHow to offer choices so kids feel in controlSchedules and routines that establish safety and normalcyChallenging Behaviors Intervention Toolbox: Better Outcomes for Overreactive, Aggressive, and Avoidant Students What sets kids off? How to be a trigger detectiveCheck in/check out for structure and accountabilityBetter break interventions for avoidant studentsExecutive functioning skills training for overreactive studentsSocial stories to use when kids aren’t grasping expectationsCulturally Responsive Practices and Techniques: Support Sensitivity and Strengthen the School-Family Alliance Recognize our biases to better support cultural sensitivityStrategies for working with parents who’ve experienced traumaStrengthen the school-family alliance – support with families instead of to familiesTrauma-Sensitive Approaches to Discipline and Corrective Action Building resilience – our kids can overcome!Leadership jobs that built competence and connectednessDiscipline is a system: preventative, supportive, correctiveAlternatives to suspension – keep kids in school and learningSupports for Educators and Staff Who Experience Secondary Traumatic Stress Staff wellness – tap in/tap outRestorative circles for educatorsFacultyChristy W. Bryce, Ed.D. Related seminars and products: 1Director of InterventionChristy W. Bryce, Ed.D., the Director of Intervention for Warren County Public Schools in Bowling Green, KY has spent her career collaborating with educators, administrators and school staff to determine how best to intervene and support students who are demonstrating challenging behaviors.Dr. Bryce has over 20 years of experience in education as a school psychologist and special education teacher and is highly experienced in consulting on trauma-informed practices, differentiated instruction, and academic and behavioral interventions for at-risk students and students with special needs.A highly requested trainer, Dr. Bryce is experienced in establishing, coordinating, and sustaining large scale initiatives in the context of a linguistically and culturally diverse public school system. She earned her Ed.S. degree in School Psychology from Western Kentucky University and her Ed.D. degree in Education, Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Christy Bryce has an employment relationship with Warren County Public Schools. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Christy Bryce has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.