THE TRAUMA BRAIN
Understand how trauma affects the developing brain and learn evidence-based, brain-aligned strategies to respond to children’s behaviour in moments of escalation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Understanding Trauma and the Developing Brain
Building understanding of how trauma affects the developing brain, behaviour, regulation, and responses to stress.
This six-hour professional development workshop explores how trauma affects the developing brain, why children behave the way they do, and how educators can respond with greater understanding and confidence during moments of escalation.
Participants will explore the neural systems involved in trauma responses, consider real-world scenarios, and gain practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied across early learning, kindergarten, and school environments to foster emotional safety, connection, and regulation.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: $2,500 + GST
Funding: Eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
How trauma affects the developing brain
Why children behave the way they do
Understanding the neural systems involved in trauma responses
Evidence-based, brain-aligned strategies for escalation moments
Real scenarios and practical tools for trauma-aware practice
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WHY ATTEND?
This workshop supports educators to build their understanding of trauma and stress responses while strengthening their confidence and capability to respond to children with greater safety, connection, and regulation in mind.
Builds educator capability in trauma-aware practice
Supports emotional safety, connection, and regulation
Strengthens positive and responsive behaviour responses
Supports safe, inclusive, and predictable learning environments
Aligns with wellbeing, inclusion, and regulation priorities
EYLF & QKLG ALIGNMENT
For early childhood and kindergarten settings, the workshop aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) across areas including relationships, inclusion, critical reflection, collaboration, regulation, and safe and supportive learning environments.
Detailed EYLF and QKLG alignment information is available in the workshop documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY:
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Practical knowledge you can take straight back into your learning environment.
A clearer understanding of trauma and stress responses
Greater confidence responding to children during moments of escalation
Practical, brain-aligned strategies to support regulation and connection
Tools to reduce overwhelm and support emotional safety
Strategies for creating safe, predictable, and responsive learning environments
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A THOUGHTFUL AND PRACTICAL APPROACH
At Dynamic Connections Therapy, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. Our workshops connect evidence and theory with practical strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities for reflection so educators can build confidence in supporting the children they work with.
Our multidisciplinary perspective brings together understanding of development, behaviour, relationships, regulation, and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful across educational settings.
Looking for Professional Development?
Whether you're looking for professional development for a kindergarten, early learning service, or school team, our workshops can be tailored to support the needs of your educators and the children they work with.