RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS
PRINCIPALS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS COPE WITH A MAJOR DISASTER
"I REALIZE THAT MY TEACHERS & STUDENTS ARE VERY STRESSED BECAUSE OF THE DISASTER. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THEM?"
STEP 1: MANAGE YOUR STRESS
By being calm yourself you will model calmness for the entire school community
Check out the videos and articles below for more helpful information for principals.
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STEP 2: HELP YOUR TEACHERS AND STAFF TO LOWER THEIR STRESS
If teachers and staff are calm, this benefits students.
Check out the video below for five ways to support teacher wellness from former principal, Cassandra Washington.
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STEP 3: Implement a school-wide stress reduction approach
This could take many forms:
a single stress-reduction approach, such as Deep Breathing or Meditation, or a comprehensive approach such as developing a Trauma Sensitive School.
Check out these videos and articles for more helpful information on school-wide approaches to stress-reduction.
Additional Trauma-Informed Resources
For information on one principal's approach to trauma, watch the video below:
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Trauma-Sensitive Schools: An Evidence-Based Approach
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Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist
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