Educators First Responders- Teaching Through Trauma-Informed Lens w/ Dr. Orletta Nguyen

As the world is adjusting to this new post-pandemic world, students’ trauma predispositions have aggravated and surfaced in the forefront. Dr. Orletta Nguyen, director of special education and an educational psychologist, joins us on the show to discuss some of the best practices in helping our students deal with trauma. In the session, Orletta expounds on the definition of trauma, different levels of trauma, and how to recognize it, as well as bits of advice to students and parents on becoming aware of traumatic incidents. Additionally, she expounds on how trauma affects student brain, learning, and behavior. Moreover, she shares some strategies for educators to create a safe space for students and help them understand their triggers. Timestamps [00:47] Housekeeping items [01:13] Introducing today’s guest, “Orletta Nguyen.” [01:45] A recap of our previous workshop with Orletta [04:23] Levels of trauma before Covid and after Covid. Is it the same? [06:21] Orletta’s heart, body, and soul connection, and does she wish they connected a little earlier? [10:01] Must you have previously experienced trauma to recognize it? [11:19] Advice to parents and students so they can be more aware of traumatic incidents [13:38] Are developmental or behavioral changes in teenagers caused by trauma? [17:00] Strategies for educators to help students understand their triggers [23:20] The first responder for teachers [24:30] Orletta’s definition of trauma [26:14] How to connect with Orletta Nguyen [26:34] Projects Orletta is currently working on Quotes ● “The more we learn & study, the more we uncover and become aware of trauma.” ● “It’s human nature to react to danger. That's our primitive brain; I don't think we can unwire that. I think we can definitely recognize it’s happening. Be aware of it, know the symptoms & get help.” Let’s Connect Connect with Orletta Nguyen on; ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orletta-nguyen-5684595a/ ● Email: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources ● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. ● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative