Healing Trauma Informed Approach through Drama

This live online training will explore the effects of trauma, why drama techniques are appropriate for trauma survivors, and activities that participants can apply in their work. We will review the concepts and theories of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Executive Functioning Development and Complex Trauma. Participants learn how stepping into the roles of mediator and negotiator, participants will learn how they can detect early signs of stress, conflict, resolve disagreements, avoid possible negative consequences and most importantly build resiliency. We will explore role-training options and processing strategies that will help students delve into common triggers and problems in the classroom. It incorporates brain-based, hands-on, skills development learning to help educators and group leaders become more flexible and effective troubleshooters and problem solvers.

Participants will be offered two professional learning units (PLUs) for full participation