Self-directed online training
Event description
This course has been developed to provide educators with a foundational understanding of their role in the recovery process. It offers a practical framework and tips for supporting children in the immediate aftermath, short-term and long-term following a disaster or community trauma – as well as preparedness skills and knowledge you can use in your daily practice and programs.This session will cover:
As you progress through this course, you will be able to:
- understand the potential impact of trauma caused by natural disasters or community trauma on children
- recognise children's responses to natural disasters and community trauma in the immediate aftermath, the short-term and the long-term after the event
- identify how schools can support children and families to recover from a natural disaster or community trauma in the immediate aftermath, the short-term, and the long-term; and
- incorporate trauma-responsive strategies into the educator role and school community following natural disasters or community trauma.
- understand the potential impact of trauma caused by natural disasters or community trauma on children
- recognise children's responses to natural disasters and community trauma in the immediate aftermath, the short-term and the long-term after the event
- identify how schools can support children and families to recover from a natural disaster or community trauma in the immediate aftermath, the short-term, and the long-term; and
- incorporate trauma-responsive strategies into the educator role and school community following natural disasters or community trauma.
Eligibility criteria
This course is for primary school educators working with children affected by natural disasters (e.g. fires, floods, storms, drought) and community trauma such as terrorism, critical incidents, community violence and the impacts of pandemics.
It has been specifically designed for primary school educators and is based on their experiences.
It has been specifically designed for primary school educators and is based on their experiences.
Categories:
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma,
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adult
