Childhood Trauma: Promoting Healing, Resilience, and Hope in Schools

Harvard HGSE

Schools are essential environments for student learning and growth but trauma can significantly disrupt children’s development. This module examines how traumatic experiences affect neurobiological, psychological, and social functioning, emphasizing the child’s broader ecological context, including families, schools, communities, and cultural systems. Students will explore trauma-informed principles that foster healing and resilience across the school ecosystem. The module highlights…