Online Educational Courses for Teachers
Basics of Psychosocial Support: How Teachers Can Work with Children Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events
“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.
The Impact of Trauma and How It Affects Behavior and Learning: What Teachers Should Know
“The Impact of Trauma and How It Affects Behavior and Learning: What Teachers Should Know” is a web-based, interactive course developed by the Ukraine Children’s Action Project (UCAP) and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness of the Climate School, Columbia University. The course takes a “trauma-informed education” approach. The concept of “trauma-informed education” provides information and tools to address the needs of children who have been traumatized – and whose behavior will often impede the flow of the classroom and/or a student’s learning.
This course will focus on how teachers and other educators can develop trauma-informed practices and interventions in their classrooms to assist in the support and healing of students who have experienced traumatic events, especially those related to war and dislocation. While participating in the course, learners will be presented with relevant content, supplemented by knowledge checks and interactive activities, and a list of useful resources in the Educators Resource slide.
The course consists of four self-paced modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Trauma.
Module 2: What are the symptoms of a traumatized child?
Module 3: How educators can support children who have experienced trauma.
Module 4: What can be done in the classroom and school to incorporate trauma-informed practices and policies?
This course is offered in Ukrainian and Polish. Choose your language below to get started.
