PROGRAM OVERVIEW
“Basics of Psychosocial Support: How Teachers Can Work with Children Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events” online course was developed by the Ukraine Children’s Action Project (UCAP) and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University, in collaboration with the Ukrainian edtech company EdEra. The program is designed to equip Ukrainian educators and caregivers with practical knowledge and skills in applying a trauma-informed approach to learning, helping children who have experienced traumatic events.
This accessible, self-paced course introduces participants to the fundamentals of trauma, effective strategies for trauma-informed teaching, and best practices for communication with parents, guardians, and other adults in a child’s life. It also includes additional materials and activities to reinforce learning.
Who this course is for:
- Psychologists and counselors
Social workers - Anyone seeking to better understand and support children affected by trauma
- School teachers
- Parents, guardians, and other close adults in children’s lives
By building capacity among teachers, families, and professionals, the course contributes to creating safe, supportive, and healing environments for Ukraine’s children during this time of profound challenge.
This course is now available to Ukrainian teachers, parents, and social workers through our partner platform, EdEra.
