Trauma-Focused School Counselling: Strategies to Foster Resilience and Growth
In this course, Dr. Brandee Appling explains how trauma impacts student development and highlights trauma-informed counselling strategies that foster resilience and post-traumatic growth. Through an exploration of trauma-sensitive interventions, school-wide collaboration, and best practices, participants will gain practical skills to support students effectively.
About this course
In this course, Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counsellor Dr. Brandee Appling (Ph.D., LPC, CPCS, CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor, University of Georgia) introduces key principles of trauma-focused school counselling. Participants will explore how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape student behaviour, cognition, and emotional regulation. Dr. Appling examines evidence-based interventions, including mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and narrative therapy, while also emphasising the role of school-wide collaboration. This course provides actionable strategies to create trauma-informed environments, advocate for systemic change, and help students not only recover but thrive. Whether you are a school counsellor, educator, or mental health professional, this course offers practical tools to enhance student wellbeing and academic success.
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