TEDM 5220 - Wellness and Resiliency

Credits: 3

Description: In this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the impact of vicarious or secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and burn-out in the context of teaching. Students will develop strategies for creating classrooms and buildings that support student co-regulation and reduce stress for teachers and students. Students will increase their understanding of stress and trauma impacts on the brain and body. The course will develop scientific understandings of healing and post traumatic growth strategies and tools. A focus on fostering resiliency in self, others, and PreK-12 students will provide opportunities to explore tools and quality of life measures while developing wellness systems and practices to employ within each participant’s specific contexts.