Description: Paraprofessionals and support staff are essential partners in creating safe, inclusive school environments. This hands-on session affirms their unique strengths and equips them with practical tools to build meaningful relationships, support student regulation, and navigate challenging moments with empathy and understanding. Participants will explore real-life scenarios and gain strategies that affirm both student dignity and staff well-being.
Participants will walk away with:
Understanding of how trauma and stress impact student behavior and relationships
Responsive strategies to support students with consistency, care, and cultural awareness
Restorative tools to build trust, repair harm, and promote mutual respect
Techniques to sustain personal well-being and cultivate emotional resilience in their roles
