Managing Secondary Trauma for Elementary Teachers

Heidi Kiacz

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Managing Secondary Trauma for Elementary Teachers

managing secondary trauma

This lesson will help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide strategies to manage it. By addressing secondary trauma, teachers can improve their well-being and efficacy in the classroom.

Audience

elementary teachers

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome participants and introduce the topic of secondary trauma.
Explain the objectives and importance of addressing secondary trauma.

Step 2

Discussion on Secondary Trauma

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided discussion questions.
Encourage teachers to share their experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Strategies for Managing Secondary Trauma

10 mins

Present and explain various strategies for managing secondary trauma.
Encourage teachers to reflect on how they can implement these strategies in their personal and professional lives.

Step 4

Reflective Activity

5 mins

Distribute the worksheet for teachers to complete.
Allow time for individual reflection and completion of the worksheet.
If time permits, invite volunteers to share their reflections.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
Provide additional resources for further reading and support.
Thank the participants for their engagement and participation.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A brief discussion on secondary trauma to help teachers share their experiences and perspectives.

What is secondary trauma?

Define secondary trauma
Share personal experiences or observations

Have you ever experienced or observed secondary trauma in your professional life?

Personal stories
Impact on teaching and personal life

What strategies have you used or heard of to manage secondary trauma?

Sharing effective strategies
Discussing the success or challenges with these strategies

Worksheet

Reflective Worksheet

A worksheet to help teachers reflect on the strategies discussed and how they can apply them.

List three strategies to manage secondary trauma that you found most useful.

Consider the strategies discussed during the lesson.

How can you implement these strategies in your personal and professional life?

Think about practical steps you can take.

What support or resources do you need to effectively manage secondary trauma?

Consider both personal and professional resources.