Classroom Trauma

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Discuss trauma incidents that you have witnessed as a teacher or you know might be a part of your future classroom. How do you plan to deal with this trauma? What support systems do you believe you will find within the school system?

One traumatic event I saw last year while filling in for a teacher in a second-grade classroom was when a young girl began to cry uncontrollably, and I had no idea why. I asked her if she would like to spend a few minutes sitting in the small room that was designated for the students to use in case they needed a break while I redirected the rest of the class, and she said that she would. She was still agitated and complaining about missing her father when I went to check on her. I wasn't really sure how to defuse …show more content…
I've already begun compiling a list of contacts that includes: Mental Health Hub: A mental health resource website maintained by Claremore Public Schools. It features definitions and inspirational sayings related to mental, physical, and social health along with links to other useful resources. Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which offers 24/7, free, and private support to those in need, is one of the resources offered. Another is First Link, a free, private service that anyone can use for crisis intervention, listening, and support around the clock, year-round. Another option is the CRISIS TEXT LINE, where you can text HOME to 741741 and a live, qualified crisis counselor will answer from a safe online platform if you need to talk to someone right away. Additionally, a large number of social workers and counselors are employed by Claremore Public Schools to assist in supporting students who may have experienced trauma. Community Resources: Claremore Public Schools has a website for community resources. One resource listed is Counseling Services: Rogers County Youth Services 918-341-7580 Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc. 918-273-1841 Crisis Line 800-722-3611 YCO Alliance 918-608-0380 CREOKS 918-342-2080 Community Counseling and Testing Service 918-923-644 Another resource listed is Food & Clothing: The Manger 114 E 4th, Claremore, 74017 918-341-6587 DHS Rogers County Office 2020 Holly Rd, Claremore, 740 Services 2664 N Hwy 88, Claremore, 74017 918-341-3166 Indian WIC 101 S Moore, Claremore, 74017 918-342-6200 Community Action 918-341-5000 Food Share Program 800-712-5000 Good Samaritan Ministry 901 S Faith Lane, Claremore, 74017 918-341-0581 Claremore Meals On Wheels 918-342-2006 Local Food Pantry: First United Methodist Church: 918.341.4580 YouthCare of Oklahoma: 918.289.0550 925 N Highway 66 Claremore, Ok www.youthcareok.com Statewide
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