Managing the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event at Your School with Rachel Archambault Resilient Schools 19

Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP is an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools. After a traumatic event happened at her workplace on 2/14/18, she looked for ways to help work with students (and herself) after trauma. She found trauma-informed care and has been presenting nationally to SLPs and other providers on how TIC can be used in their setting. She runs the PTSDSLP.com web site and Instagram account, @PTSD.SLP which discusses TIC from a speech lens.Pillars of trauma-informed care3–12 pillars of Trauma, but here are the six.SafetyTrustworthiness & TransparencyPeer SupportCollaboration & MutualityEmpowerment Voice & ChoiceCultural, Historical, & Gender IssuesAftermath of Marjory Stoneman DouglasTransparency - There’s no rulebook for this. We have a rulebook and it is what other people have experienced.Camera crews were around 24/7.3600 students at the school.Anything was under a microscope.Kept things quiet, but it made themCelebrity visiting, but made it scarySome people were offered transparencyControl in a situationThree E’s Definition of Trauma [[What Happened to You]]: three E’s” definition of trauma: “that a trauma has three key aspects—the event, the experience, and the effects. The complexities of these three interrelated components are what should be considered in clinical work and studied in research”Loaded school with school resource officers.What would make a big group of people able to cope better.Connection - Forming a connection with someone who has experienced trauma is a way to help them overcome it.Fishing in the Olds and Russian RiversHow do we form connections with students?Therapeutic speaking - active listeningLet them determine the connection and relationshipIt’s not personl We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. Learn more about Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.