Whether it’s the result of a single traumatic event, or one that's prolonged, the impact of stressful situations can spread to students' cognition, emotional regulation, and ability to connect with others.

In this episode we’re talking with Adam Wolfsdorf and Kristen Wedlock, authors of the book Navigating Trauma in the English Classroom. What is trauma, and how does it show up in school? How can we create space to process trauma together?

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To further explore how theorists and therapists approach trauma, please see below for references and resources that are mentioned in this episode:

• Peter Levine, PhD: Somatic Experiencing & Pendulation: https://traumahealing.org/

• Bessel van der kolk: PTSD and Memory; The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/

• Stephen Porges, PhD: Polyvagal Theory & Neuroception: stephenporges.com

• Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/

• Arielle Schwartz, PhD: Somatic Therapy & Post Traumatic Growth: https://drarielleschwartz.com

• Nkem Ndefo: Resilience Tool Kit: lumostransforms.com

• Staci K. Haines: Politics of Trauma & Trauma and Social Justice: www.thepoliticsoftrauma.com, www.generativesomatics.org

• Scott Lyons: Founder of the Embody Lab: https://www.theembodylab.com/

• Elizabeth Dutro, PhD: Trauma and Pedagogy: https://elizabethdutro.com/

• Naropa University Faculty: Contemplative Pedagogy: https://www.naropa.edu/the-naropa-difference/mindfulness-and-contemplative-education/

• The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education: professional development opportunities: https://www.contemplativemind.org/programs/acmhe