Webinar: Trauma-Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary students represent a wide spectrum of ages, backgrounds, and life experiences, and many have already navigated trauma in their lives when they start their postsecondary education journey. This presentation is intended to raise awareness of trauma and resilience in the context of postsecondary education, help educators understand how trauma affects learning and development into adulthood, and highlight the ways trauma intersects with stress related to basic needs, discrimination, and social exclusion.

Participants will hear ideas and strategies grounded in core principles of trauma-informed practice that can benefit learners with varying levels of exposure to trauma, and learn to manage their own stress and compassion fatigue through self-care. Throughout the presentation, participants are encouraged to connect the content with their own experiences and reflect on the importance of relationships in protection, healing, and growth from trauma.

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Presenter
Shannon Davidson is a leader in applied research and evaluation at Education Northwest and the author of “Trauma Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education: A Guide.” Shannon has delivered trainings in TiP for postsecondary education at the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine as well as a variety of higher education institutions including Columbia College, Clackamas Community College, and North Dakota State University. Shannon also leads formative, summative, and developmental evaluation and technical assistance projects for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions including Wenatchee Valley College and Portland State University. A former classroom teacher, Shannon is dedicated to helping partners translate research and data into meaningful action to promote learning and well-being. Shannon holds a Ph.D. in International and Comparative Education from Stanford University and has a background in both domestic and global issues in education.