Talking Trauma in the Classroom: Support and Strategies’

In this special episode of EdShift, join Sarah Storck, M.Ed. and Nancy Lynch Gibson, MA, LCPC for an important conversation about trauma, difficult conversations, and mental wellness in the classroom. Hear some simple, impactful ideas and strategies for supporting students - and colleagues, and yourself - during difficult times. 

Your special guests: 

Nancy Lynch Gibson, MA, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maryland.  Nancy has over 20 years experience working in the mental health field.  She has completed training in advanced trauma treatment and is certified in the treatment of trauma.  Nancy has utilized individual and group counseling with a diverse population of adults, children, and families impacted by homelessness, violence, abuse, substance abuse, and other challenging life events.  She has presented workshops on trauma, affect regulation, and Mindfulness at Valley Youth House 2018, Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Conference 2016, the Kennedy Krieger Institute Biennial Trauma Conference 2016, the 2014 Annual Conference for NAMI Maryland, and the Beyond Housing Conference 2014 for the Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness. 

Over the course of Sarah Storck's 11-year teaching career, she has taken every opportunity to utilize technology in her classroom. Sarah's desire to integrate technology led her to complete an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology and pursue an Instructional Technology Specialist certification. Witnessing firsthand the positive effect of SMART solutions on the learning of students with a variety of abilities and learning profiles, she understands the importance of interactive technology. Sarah is enthusiastic about the potential of SMART solutions to inspire students to become independent and motivated learners.

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