Is Smiling Mind's Primary School Program trauma-informed?

Yes. Our Primary School Program has been designed following trauma-informed principles and practices to support both students and educators in the classroom. These include:

• Practical lessons, skills and tools supporting social skill development, building positive relationships and improving emotional regulation
• Practical tools and mindfulness strategies that support de-escalation
• Predictability and routine embedded through the five step learning cycle 
• Lesson plans and expectations on screen in our Student View 
• Orientation Lesson to introduce students to the program and what to expect 
• Brain Break tools and activities to support resetting and refocusing 
• On-screen positive practice tips during lessons 
• Trauma-informed meditation scripts and a choice of male/female voice for most meditations
• Choice in relation to meditation posture, eye closing, language and ‘anchors’
• Agency and empowerment encouraged through self and peer reflection

Additional Training: Specialist Topic Training Videos (30 min)

As part of the Smiling Mind Primary School Program, you have access to Specialist Topic Training Videos, including "Creating Trauma-informed Classrooms". All of our Specialist Topic content is developed by psychologists and experts.

Further Training: ‘Trauma-Informed Practice in Education’ Self-Paced Course (10 hr)

If this is an area of interest for you, Smiling Mind also has a ‘Trauma-Informed Practice in Education’ online professional development course. This course offers in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to support a trauma-informed learning environment. It includes strategies to recognise and respond appropriately when a child may be triggered, as well as classroom exercises to proactively build on trauma-informed principles. You can purchase the Trauma-Informed Practice in Education course via our shop.