Trauma-Informed Teaching: Matching Activity

Alternatives to Punishment: (Faber and Mazlish 1995)

1. Ask for help, and point out a specific way to be helpful.
2. Express disapproval without attacking character or self-worth.
3. Show how to make amends.
4. Offer a choice.
5. Take action with appropriate consequences.
6. Set up a problem-solving session to address recurring behaviour.

Core elements of trauma-informed practice: (Carello and Butler 2015)

1. Ensuring safety
2. Establishing trustworthiness
3. Maximizing choice
4. Maximizing collaboration
5. Prioritizing empowerment