Brianne

This 50-minute, group-focused lesson equips counselors and interventionists with concrete strategies to recognize trauma signs and apply de-escalation scripts in real time. By the end, participants will have a ready-to-use trauma-informed toolkit for supporting students. Audience: Adult professionals. MTSS Tier: 2. Includes embedded practice and collaborative planning.

In this playful Tier 2 group lesson, Middle School Advisors will reinforce and practice trauma-informed de-escalation strategies through a collaborative bingo game. Over 30 minutes, participants will recall key moves, build confidence under pressure, and reflect on implementing these strategies in real scenarios.

An individualized coaching session helping a 10th-grade student identify emotional triggers and develop safe coping strategies using trauma-sensitive methods in a 40-minute Tier 3 session.

In this 20-minute Tier 1 classroom activity, kindergarten students learn trauma-informed de-escalation strategies through movement and breathing exercises that promote a positive school climate and self-regulation.

A collaborative session for school leadership teams to identify and chart existing supports and stressors within their building, increasing awareness of climate hotspots and informing trauma-informed strategies. This single 45-minute session equips adults with actionable insights to improve school climate.

In this foundational professional development module, staff will explore key factors that shape school climate and learn trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. This 60-minute Tier 1 session builds shared language and empathy, equipping all staff with practical tools to support students and calm behavioral storms.