A2: When I was in public school, my school social worker was a great collaborator. She was super supportive and a great resource!

Hey Chris Wood!! #sschat

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A3: Training, training, training is important for becoming #traumainformed. #scchat

Definitely consider that "bad behavior" isn't just defiance, attention seeking, etc. It can be related to ACEs, childhood trauma, attachment issues, etc. Trauma is almost always inter-generational too #scchat

A4: Be aware of your own triggers as you are working with students. Self-care is important. This is hard work! #scchat

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A5: My go to interventions for emotional regulation are deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, & grounding. #scchat

A6: ASCA Position Statement on Trauma Informed Practice #scchat schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Posi…

A6: Another resource The Basics of Being a Trauma Informed Counselor #scchat schoolcounselor.org/Newsletters/Ma…

A6: I am learning a lot about trauma informed education from Dr. Lori Desautels. She is really amazing. #scchat

6:30 MST. 8:30 Eastern #scchat Looking forward to see you there ATA PD School Counsellors Calgary Catholic Teachers ATA Local 55 Erin Luong Susan Spellman Cann @ecmmason Dr. Phil Echols Bridget Helms @humbleofferings Missy Stacy

I am exhibiting at the ASCA conference for the National Association of Peer Program Professionals. Come check us out at booth 602.

Looking for leads: I would like to know how many years in the field (on average) most school counseling professors have? Anyone know if anyone has collected this data? #scchat Please #retweet #repost

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