Saturday, February 17, 2024
11:00 AM–11:50 AM CST
- PMD: 4,8
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- explain trauma-related stressors that impact LGBTQ+ students and identify barriers and facilitators to implementing trauma-informed care for diverse student populations;
- learn how diverse student populations might benefit from trauma-informed, affirmative staff support;
- design strategies for facilitating culturally responsive, trauma-informed collaboration and consultation among school mental health professionals, teachers, and other staff members;
- implement strategies to conduct trainings and advocate for the implementation of trauma-informed and inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ students; and
- gain practical strategies and suggestions to conduct trainings and advocate for the implementation of trauma-informed, inclusive practices that benefit all students, including LGBTQ+ students.
Description
LGBTQ+ students need caring and affirming schools. Teacher perspectives on providing trauma-informed care to LGBTQ+ youth will be discussed. Attendees will learn how to promote LGBTQ+ affirmative trauma-informed care.
Presenter(s)
Ravea Rodriguez, Georgia State University
Carrie E. Lorig, Georgia State University
Aleksandra Krupina, Georgia State University
Emily G. Brown, Georgia State University
Contributor(s)
Kris Varjas, Chavez M. Phelps
