Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator: Practical Skills to Change Culture and Behavior

Product description

• A practical, evidence-based guide for educators who want to understand and implement trauma-informed restorative practice in their classrooms and schools
• Clearly explains the neuroscience behind trauma, shame, and the autonomic nervous system, translating complex theory into accessible, real-world application
• Features examples and stories of restorative practice throughout, alongside practical protocols, tools, and systems educators can begin using immediately
• Addresses the personal and professional qualities needed to truly engage in trauma-informed practice, with reflection points to support ongoing self-development
• Proven effective in changing school culture and behavior, this guide empowers individual educators to create a restorative classroom — even without whole-school buy-in
• Ideal for teachers, school counselors, and education professionals seeking a compassionate, research-backed approach to supporting students with trauma histories