Trauma-Informed and Mental Wellness Research Collaborative

This professional development series was funded by a grant from the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center. The Trauma-Informed and Mental Wellness Research Collaborative combines interdisciplinary expertise from diverse field experiences to create a forum for increasing awareness about trauma and mental health, providing information about local resources, and increasing competencies among professionals in supporting the overall growth and wellness of youth in our community. You can find more about the establishment of this collaborative here: TIP and Mental Wellness Collaborative

We are hoping these resources will serve to enhance trauma-informed perspectives among educators, health professionals, counselors, school social workers, athletic coaches, and other professionals working with youth. You may provide feedback on individual modules or on the series in general. You can access  the survey here: Professional Development Survey

There is an opportunity for participants to offer suggestions and feedback on our PD modules.  There is also an opportunity for others to join our research collaborative as we expand opportunities and resources for professional development on these topics.

Current Faculty

The current faculty involved in this collaborative are: 

• Regina Rahimi, Ed.D.
• Tamerah Hunt, Ph.D.
• April Garrity,  Ph.D. 
• Delores Liston, Ph.D.

If you are interested in becoming part of this Collaborative, please fill out this google form: Interest in Joining Collaborative, or contact Regina Rahimi via email at: rrahimi@georgiasouthern.edu

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Video Presentations

Enhancing Trauma Informed Perspectives for Professionals Working with Youth is a Professional Development Series Consisting of 12 Brief Video Presentations and Glossary of Terms. You Can View All of The Free Video Presentations on The You Tube Playlist Below.

Direct Links to Videos

• Understanding Trauma: Implications for The Classroom
• Trauma Informed Strategies for Classroom Teachers
• Wellness Strategies for Teachers
• Trauma Informed Schools
• Foundations of Trauma (sources and Consequences)
• Trauma in College Students: Frameworks to Understand & Use Trauma Informed Educational Practices
• Trauma Informed Educational Practices: Principles & Examples
• Strategies for Reducing Burnout in Teachers and Clinicians
• Understanding how To Regulate Self-Care During Clinical Practice
• Developing Mental Wellness Interventions in Clinics and Schools

Last updated: 11/3/2023