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Managing Secondary Trauma: A Quick Guide

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Managing Secondary Trauma: A Quick Guide

Managing secondary trauma

This lesson aims to help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide practical strategies to manage it. Secondary trauma can significantly affect teacher well-being and their capacity to effectively support students. This brief discussion-focused lesson highlights the importance of self-care and peer support, promoting a supportive school environment.

Audience

Elementary Teachers

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Welcome teachers and briefly explain the purpose of the session: managing secondary trauma. Share a brief definition of secondary trauma and its impact on educators.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a guided discussion using the provided questions. Encourage participants to share their experiences and strategies for managing secondary trauma. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for sharing.

Step 3

Summary and Closure

3 mins

Summarize key points discussed during the session. Emphasize the importance of self-care and peer support. Provide any additional resources or contacts for further support.

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Discussion

Secondary Trauma Discussion

This guided discussion aims to help teachers share their experiences with secondary trauma and discuss practical strategies for managing it.

What is secondary trauma, and how have you experienced or observed it in the school setting?

Encourage teachers to share specific examples or stories. Discuss common signs of secondary trauma and its impact on teacher well-being.







What strategies do you use to manage secondary trauma?

Discuss practical self-care routines, peer support, and professional resources. Encourage sharing of effective practices and tools.







How can we support each other as colleagues in managing secondary trauma?

Promote the idea of a supportive school environment. Discuss ways to foster open communication, peer check-ins, and team-building activities.







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