Summary
In this episode of Reclaim the Room, Ridley reflects on previous discussions about trauma in education, particularly focusing on secondary traumatic stress, the effects of trauma on the nervous system, and the detrimental impact of silence within school cultures. The episode serves as a pause to ground the audience in these concepts before moving forward into future conversations about support in schools.

Takeaways
Secondary traumatic stress is often hidden in educators.
Trauma exposure in schools is constant and unrelenting.
Understanding trauma is essential for addressing behavior.
Silence in school cultures can lead to exhaustion and disconnection.
The nervous system's response to trauma affects teaching and learning.
Educators are not broken for feeling the effects of trauma.
School systems need to recognize the impact of trauma on staff.
Honest conversations about support are crucial for change.
Silence has a cost that manifests in various negative ways.
Taking care of oneself is vital in the educational profession.