Feb 22, 2022
Christine LeGuizamo is a licensed social worker serving as the Program Director of Mental Health at New Harmony High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Harmony is a growing charter school with a mission to "Foster an interconnectedness of people, land, air, and water that prepares students for college, careers, and...
Feb 15, 2022
We’ve talked about the concept of the "trauma-informed school” several times during this series. But how can educators go about establishing the right caring environment to maximize student learning? As our guest, Godwin Higa, a consultant for trauma-informed and restorative justice practices, and a former teacher...
Feb 8, 2022
One of the stakeholders in the larger community that is seeking to alleviate student trauma plays a huge role — perhaps the biggest role: parents. In this episode, we'll hear from Ruth Freeman, a licensed social worker, and the CEO and Founder of Peace at Home Parenting Solutions. Peace at Home’s mission is to help...
Feb 1, 2022
The essential theme underlying this series is highlighted right in the podcast’s subtitle: a whole community approach. That means, to effectively identify and lessen the impact of student trauma requires mental health practitioners, faculty members, parents, and community members to work together. Brooke O’Drobinak,...