PA283: Secondary Traumatic Stress in Teachers: Understanding the Problem

Friday, February 16, 2024
8:00 AM–8:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 5,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand the connection between teacher secondary traumatic stress and optimizing school-wide practices to promote learning (NASP Practice Model Domain 5) and services to promote safe and supportive schools (NASP Practice Model Domain 6);
  2. gain concrete tools for assessing and analyzing secondary traumatic stress levels among teachers at their schools; and
  3. understand information about teacher secondary traumatic stress that participants can use to advocate for practices that improve teacher well-being toward positive student outcomes.

Description

Secondary traumatic stress undermines teacher well-being and effectiveness. Learn about teachers’ experiences of secondary traumatic stress, its impact, and how to assess and address this problem at your schools.

Presenter(s)

Mary Snellings Inabnett, Louisiana State University
Anna C. Long, Louisiana State University

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