Trauma Camp For Teachers

How do I become a trauma-informed teacher? How can I better handle student outbursts? Is there a way to get back some of my precious teaching time? These are some of the big questions that trauma expert and therapist, Julia Rose Polk, digs into on the Trauma Camp for Teachers Podcast. In addition to mini-workshop style overviews and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take in cutting-edge science and research and make actionable progress with your students and within your classroom. Julia Rose’s specialty is getting you up to speed on building and sustaining respectful relationships with each of your students and colleagues. Want to learn about Rupture & Repair? Thinking about adding Brain Breaks to your day or crafting a user-friendly Calming Corner? Need help de-escalating some of your students? Discover why thousands of educators turn to Julia Rose generate meaningful and lasting personal and professional changes that impact their students, their schools and their own lives.

42. The "Magical Stranger" and Providing Missing Experiences 02/24/2025

41. Protective Factors: What Helps Students Rise Above ACEs in School with Dr. Angelic Robles 02/19/2025

40. Message from Julia Rose on the LA Fires 01/11/2025

39. The Rats that Taught Us the Power of Hope 12/31/2024

38. 3 Types of Stress That Can Drastically Affect Your Life 12/17/2024

37. The Brain Decoded: 3 Core Drivers of Human Behavior 12/10/2024

36. Building Resilient or Vulnerable Kids? 12/04/2024

36. Building Resilient or Vulnerable Kids? In this insightful episode of the Trauma Camp for Teachers podcast, host Julia Rose McDermott-Polk, a licensed marriage and family therapist, delves into the critical topic of building resilience versus vulnerability in children. Dispelling the myth that children are inherently resilient, Julia explores: The Misconception of Resilience: Why the belief that children can bounce back from any adversity is not only flawed but potentially harmful. The Role of Stress: Understanding the types of stress - predictable, moderate, controlled, and buffered by supportive relationships - that foster resilience versus those that lead to vulnerability (unpredictable, severe, and prolonged). Neuroscience and Traumatology: Insights from Dr. Bruce Perry, a leading biological traumatologist, on how our environments and relationships shape our mental health and resilience. Practical Advice for Educators: How teachers can identify signs of vulnerability in students and apply strategies to support them towards resilience through thoughtful, predictable, and supportive interactions. The Power of Relationships: The importance of safe, supportive adults in buffering stress and helping children manage and grow through their experiences. Neuroplasticity: The hopeful message that even those who grew up vulnerable can develop resilience at any age through the right kinds of stress experiences. Join licensed marriage and family therapist Julia Rose Polk as she challenges educators to evaluate their own schools' progress in implementing these crucial trauma-informed practices. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the implementation process, this episode provides valuable insights into creating truly trauma-responsive learning environments. Episode Show Notes: Want FREE access the full training video and download? Visit: Want to Join Our Community? Instagram: Facebook: Get Our Special Podcast Email Updates Every Week: Trauma Camp Website: /episode/index/show/traumacampforteachers/id/34281380