This session is from the NASP 2018 Annual Convention
- CPD: 3
- PMD: 4,6
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Description
Many youth experience trauma-inducing situations, including one-time events (e.g., an accident or natural disaster) and protracted circumstances (e.g., sexual abuse, extreme bullying). Trauma occurs when an individual lacks the internal resources to cope with or respond to such experiences. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use cognitive–behavioral approaches in schools to help students recover from trauma. A continuum of care ranging from universal trauma-informed practices to intensive individual supports will be described.
Learner Objectives:
This session will help participants
1. understand how unresolved trauma disrupts normal developmental processes and how CBT can help youth recover from traumatic events or situations in their lives,
2. learn how cognitive–behavioral approaches are used at Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to improve mental health among youth who have experienced trauma, and
3. learn how to work with teachers and other school staff to promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices in schools.
