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.

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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

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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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Journal

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Trauma Talks Circle

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