Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety in Schools: Finding Hope and Building Resilience | Online Learning for Teachers pursuing Continuing Education and Professional Development | The Connecting Link

 

Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety in Schools: Finding Hope and Building Resilience

Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits or 45 Clock Hours

Course Description

Poverty, suicide, abuse, divorce, and community violence are some of the many traumatic, yet common, life experiences and events students of today’s society face. In addition, factors including social media and high stakes testing have been linked to the increasing rates of stress and anxiety among youth. This insightful course provides practical applications on how to understand, connect with, and accommodate students and their families experiencing the adverse effects of trauma, stress, and anxiety. 

Participants will research the short and long-term outcomes associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), learn how to incorporate effective trauma-informed practices, and build relationships with students and their families based on respect, trust, and empathy. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress management, suicide prevention awareness, students living in poverty, and educational procedures used to respond to traumatic events are additional topics accentuated in this course.  

Finally, educators will focus on their own well-being and discover ways to strengthen resilience and manage stress and anxiety associated with the soaring demands of the profession. Course participants will become better equipped to effectively respond to students’ complex needs.

Global Goals of the Course

To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of the course:

  1. Evaluate the adverse effects of stress, anxiety, and trauma on students.
  2. Implement research-based strategies to accommodate students experiencing stress and anxiety.
  3. Incorporate trauma-informed educational practices to support students in school.
  4. Devise a plan with steps that can be taken to improve one’s mental health and overall well-being.
  5. Research school and community programs and resources available to support students experiencing the adverse effects of stress, anxiety, and trauma.

 


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By Kelly Chamernik
Reviewed 2 years ago
I enjoy The Connecting Link courses and Steve Novak. Steve is engaging and I appreciate his down to earth approach.


By Tricia Smith
Reviewed 1 year ago
Instructor is very timely with comments and is also very encouraging and positive. I have taken two courses from her and would take more in the future.


By Kris Leonard
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Loved that the instructor also left responses in our forum discussions.


By Dawn Lucas
Reviewed 1 year ago
Steve was a really great instructor who understood the trials and tribulations of education right now and respected our time as both teachers and students.


By Rachel Brobst
Reviewed 1 year ago
Steve was great. He connects with his students and knows his information.


By Stephanie Brigham
Reviewed 1 year ago
The topic and articles/videos made for an engaging course. The instructor provided great feedback.


By Josie Greenemay
Reviewed 1 year ago
I loved my instructor! Very engaging and makes the work all worth it.


By Khalida Himes
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
This course was very informative, updated, and gave wonderful reading suggestions in addition to the material covered.


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07/31/23 - 08/27/23 Online
Jul 31 - Aug 27, 2023

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Interactive courses are delivered via Zoom at specific times with a live instructor.

06/05/23 - 06/18/23
Jun 05 - 18, 2023
Zoom Meetings will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 06, 08, 13, 15, 2023) from 8:30am – 10:00am Central Time.