From Crisis to Connection: Trauma-Informed Support for Students with Emotional Disabilities
(Room Waterplace Ballroom I (Omni))
13 Nov 26
10:15 AM
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11:15 AM
Tracks:
Student Wellness: Prioritizing Balance for Success
Students with emotional disabilities often face complex mental health challenges that can impact attendance, engagement, social relationships, and academic progress. Schools play a critical role in providing environments that are not only academically supportive but also therapeutically responsive to students’ emotional and behavioral needs. This session will explore strategies for creating trauma-informed, emotionally safe school environments that actively support students with emotional disabilities. Participants will learn how to implement a collaborative, multi-tiered approach that integrates mental health supports into everyday school practices, engaging school staff, families, and students themselves. Through practical examples, discussion, and applied tools, the session emphasizes fostering safety, connection, and student agency, reducing barriers to learning, and promoting sustained engagement. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen emotional supports and build a culture of resilience within their schools.