SP25-123 Trauma-Informed Practice in Education (4-Part Webinar Series)

DATES:    TUESDAYS - 18TH, 25TH MARCH & 1ST, 8TH APRIL 2025
TIMES:     7.00PM - 8.30PM
VENUE:   ONLINE VIA ZOOM

This series of webinars will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after the live event.  They will be available to view for 4 weeks after and will automatically delete after this period.

Target Audience: Primary and Post-primary Teachers, SNAs, Principals and any other Education Personnel

Overview of Course
Trauma can profoundly impact a child's ability to learn, regulate emotions, and form relationships. A trauma-informed approach in education recognises these effects and seeks to create safe, supportive environments where all pupils can thrive. This four-part course introduces learners to the knowledge, theories and strategies that underpin trauma-informed practice in schools. By embedding trauma-informed principles into everyday practice, educators can help create inclusive, resilient learning environments where all pupils can thrive.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Understanding Trauma & Its Impact

• Recognise the prevalence and diverse forms of trauma, including attachment trauma, displacement, abuse, neglect and more
• Explore how trauma affects brain function, emotional regulation, and physical responses.
• Examine stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and their manifestations in children and young people
• Introduce key trauma-informed principles in education

Session 2: Building Safe & Supportive Relationships

• Apply attachment theory to trauma-informed education
• Create safe, predictable learning environments
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to discipline to reduce re-traumatisation

Session 3: Supporting Emotional Regulation

• Develop strategies for emotional regulation and de-escalation
• Use sensory and movement-based approaches to support self-regulation

Session 4: Empowering Pupils & Strengthening Connections

• Promote pupil voice, choice, and agency in learning
• Support the development of self-esteem and self-worth.
• Strengthen home-school partnerships to engage trauma-impacted families

Bio of Presenter: Lucy Mannion, Director of TINT Education

Lucy is the Director of TINT Education (Trauma-Informed, Neuroinclusive, Therapeutic Education). With an extensive background in education, psychology, and psychotherapy, she has held senior leadership roles in therapeutic schools across London and now focuses on developing trauma-informed, attachment-based practices in Irish schools. Drawing on her rich experience as a teacher, Lucy aims to bridge the gap between education and psychology by providing practical, evidence-based strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into school environments. She regularly develops and delivers both online and in-person training workshops on these vital topics, helping educators foster nurturing, supportive learning spaces.