Toolkit
Description
Understanding Trauma and Stress 5 Parts ›
The Issue Without understanding trauma, we are more likely to misinterpret trauma-related behaviors as willful, "sick," or "crazy," which can lead to ineffective, stigmatizing, and/or punitive reactions towards trauma-impacted people.
The Solution Understanding how trauma and stress can affect individual neurophysiology, relational interactions, and organizational functioning can help to reframe otherwise confusing, aggravating, or fear-producing behaviors. Shifting our perspective from "What is wrong with you?" to "What has happened to you?" can lead to more compassionate, strength-based, and effective responses to trauma-impacted people and communities that support healing and mitigate harm.
Learn MoreCultural Humility and Equity 5 Parts ›
The Issue Racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and other forms of societal oppression can be trauma-inducing and push communities of people out of schools, systems of care, and other organizations.
The Solution When we are open to reckoning with the trauma and adversity caused by historical and present-day structural oppressions and hold ourselves accountable to counteracting these forces as individuals and institutions, we can work together to mitigate these harms and to foster equity and belonging for all of us.
Learn MoreSafety and Predictability 5 Parts ›
The Issue Trauma unpredictably violates our physical, relational, and emotional safety, resulting in a heightened sense of threat and a need to manage risks.
The Solution Having our physical, relational, and emotional safety needs met and increasing predictability in our daily lives can minimize our stress reactions and allow us to focus our resources on healthy development and learning.
Learn MoreCompassion and Dependability 5 Parts ›
The Issue Trauma can leave us feeling isolated or betrayed, which may make it difficult to trust others and receive support.
The Solution When we experience relationships that are compassionate and dependable, we re-establish trusting connections with others that foster healing and well-being.
Learn MoreEmpowerment and Collaboration 5 Parts ›
The Issue Trauma involves a loss of power and control that can make us feel helpless.
The Solution When we have real opportunities to make choices for ourselves and have meaningful voice in decisions that affect us, we regain a sense of agency and feel empowered to advance well-being and justice for ourselves and others.
Learn MoreResilience and Social Emotional Wellness 5 Parts ›
The Issue Trauma can create feelings of hopelessness and derail the development of healthy social, emotional, and cognitive skills, which can then compound trauma's negative effects.
The Solution Honoring strengths, cultivating wellness practices, and building social-emotional learning skills that promote self-awareness, self-management, strong relationships, and civic engagement will boost resilience and enhance success in school, at work, and in our communities.
Learn MoreAdministrator and Site Leader Consultation Learn More ›
HCC offers ongoing, monthly group consultation for school administrators and site leaders following a peer-to-peer consultation protocol.
Learn MoreTraining and Consultation for Mental Health Leaders Learn More ›
Professional development and consultation to strengthen school-wide mental health and trauma-informed supports.
Learn MoreCustom Training and Consultation Learn More ›
Custom consultation and resource development to support trauma-informed planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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