Through creative expression such as painting, poetry, song, or movement, participants access emotions and truths that words alone can’t hold. Over the past decade, trauma-informed approaches have reshaped how educators, facilitators, and community leaders understand human behavior. They’ve helped us recognize the impact of trauma, respond with empathy, and create environments that prioritize safety. But as valuable as this framework is, awareness alone isn’t enough. Being...

Trauma-informed teaching helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn by centering care and connection. Young people don’t...