Lesson Plan
Trauma Talks Circle Lesson Plan
Students will engage in a structured, trauma-informed small-group discussion of a challenging incident, practicing active listening, trust-building, and safe dialogue techniques.
This lesson builds students’ capacity to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and respect, fostering psychological safety and critical reflection on trauma communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Norm Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Trauma-Informed Principles Overview
5 minutes
Step 3
Distribute Case Study and Guidelines
5 minutes
Step 4
Small-Group Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Large-Group Debrief and Reflection
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Trauma Talks Circle
Objectives & Agenda
Community Agreements
Core Trauma-Informed Principles
Case Study & Guidelines
Small-Group Roles & Prompts
Debrief & Next Steps

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Activity


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