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Teaching Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for teaching staff and education leaders who want to improve their professional practice. It may also be of interest to health and social care workers. For Australian educators, this course aligns with the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): • 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 • 3.3, 3.5 • 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 •

Topics Covered

Attachment and trauma theories
The neuroscience behind the behaviours presented by students who have experienced complex trauma
The impact on those who support students who have experienced complex trauma
Strategies for minimising the risk to students in classrooms and schools
The importance of applying trauma-informed practice and programs in schools

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Practical trauma-informed education strategies

According to learners, this course offers a deeply insightful and practical understanding of complex trauma, equipping educators and professionals with immediately applicable strategies. Students particularly praise its clear explanations of neuroscience behind behaviors and comprehensive coverage of trauma-informed practice. Many found it a revelation for understanding student behavior and highlighted the valuable focus on educator self-care. While some experienced learners noted aspects might be a bit basic for advanced practitioners, the course is consistently described as an essential and impactful foundation for anyone supporting students who have experienced trauma.

Highlights the importance of educator self-care.

"I particularly appreciated the focus on self-care for educators."

"The course also highlighted the critical need for self-care for educators, which is often overlooked."

"I valued the segment on supporting those who work with traumatized students, including self-care strategies."

Explains complex neuroscience simply and effectively.

"The neuroscience explanations were clear, and the strategies offered felt immediately applicable in my classroom."

"Very informative and well-structured. The neuroscience aspect was fascinating and explained simply."

"I found the neuroscience behind the behaviors presented by students who have experienced complex trauma clearly articulated."

Builds a solid understanding of complex trauma.

"It gave me the tools and understanding I needed to support students with challenging behaviors, recognizing the underlying trauma."

"Good foundational course for understanding complex trauma. I appreciated the focus on minimizing risk and creating a safe environment."

"I gained a solid foundation from completing this course, helping me rethink my approach."

Pacing may be slow for some; desires for more specific case studies.

"Some of the early modules felt a bit slow, covering ground I was already familiar with, but it built up nicely."

"I would have liked more case studies specific to high school settings, but the principles are universal."

"The discussion forums weren't as active as I hoped."

Content is introductory; may be basic for experts.

"The course has good intentions, but I found some of the content to be quite basic if you already have a background in psychology or social work."

"While the topic is crucial, I felt the course was too superficial. It provided a broad overview but didn't delve deep enough into specific interventions."

"It serves as a great starting point, but learners might need to seek out additional resources for advanced application."

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