Educator WellnessMindful School

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & SEL Strategies to Support Student and Educator Well-Being

As educators and school leaders, we see firsthand how trauma affects our students and our school communities. Left unaddressed, trauma can lead to significant challenges in behavior and mental health which can make learning and teaching difficult for everyone involved. Join Dr. Ilana Nankin, Founder & CEO, and Michelle Cordero, Head Trainer, for our webinar […]

By Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.
April 15 2024

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Educator WellnessMindful School

As educators and school leaders, we see firsthand how trauma affects our students and our school communities. Left unaddressed, trauma can lead to significant challenges in behavior and mental health which can make learning and teaching difficult for everyone involved.

Join Dr. Ilana Nankin, Founder & CEO, and Michelle Cordero, Head Trainer, for our webinar “Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & SEL Strategies to Support Student and Educator Well-Being” in partnership with Lakeshore Learning.

In this experiential workshop, you will learn:

  • Understanding Trauma: Understand what trauma is and how it can impact educators, students, and school communities
  • The Benefits of Mindfulness & SEL: Discover the research-based benefits of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and SEL practices, including improved academic performance and behavioral outcomes for students
  • Trauma-Informed Education: Learn about the foundations of Trauma-Informed Education and explore why shifting to this approach is crucial for supporting teaching, learning, and academic outcomes in schools
  • Practical Application: Explore 8 specific Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and SEL practices to help students and educators feel safe and supported, each accompanied by teaching tips for effective classroom implementation
  • Open Q&A: Get your questions answered
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About the Author

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.
Founder & Co-CEO

Dr. Ilana Nankin is the Founder and Co-CEO of Breathe for Change and an award-winning entrepreneur, teacher educator, and former public school teacher. She holds degrees from UC Berkeley and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with research demonstrating the link between educator well-being, SEL, and student learning. As a lead professor of the Human Intelligence course, Ilana weaves embodied awareness and systemic well-being into a clear theory of change: transform educators to transform classrooms.

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