“If a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” - Alexander Den Heijer

Rather than focusing on “fixing” children, Dr Louise Mansell encourages schools to build environments that are predictable, supportive and safe for learning.

In this episode, clinical child psychologist Dr Louise Mansell, who specialises in early intervention and trauma-informed care, explores what it means to create trauma-informed school environments that benefit everyone.

Drawing on her work with children, families and education providers, Louise explains how understanding neuroscience, attachment and trauma can transform the way schools respond to behaviour, learning and relationships.

We also explore:
• The role teachers play in shaping children’s emotional development
• Why choice and a sense of control build confidence and regulation
• How to teach emotional regulation in real time - “name it to tame it”

These approaches aren’t just for vulnerable students. They help create calmer, more connected learning environments for everyone.

Louise’s knowledge, compassion and commitment to leaving classrooms and the world a little brighter is truly uplifting.

Alongside her work with schools, she is the founder of Tedology, a multi-sensory interactive teddy bear resource designed with children to support emotional literacy, understanding, regulation and resilience.

Learn more:
https://tedology.com.au/
LinkedIn: Dr Louise Mansell