26TRA572 Trauma-Informed Practice in Education (4-Part Webinar Series)

  

 

Dates:    Mondays - 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September 2026
Times:    7.00PM - 8.30PM
Venue:   ONLINE VIA ZOOM

This series of webinars will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after the live event.  They will be available to view for 2 weeks after each session and will automatically delete after this period.

Target Audience: Primary and Post-primary Teachers, SNAs, Principals and any other Education Personnel

Overview of Course
Trauma can profoundly impact a student’s ability to regulate, learn and form relationships. A trauma-informed approach recognises these effects and seeks to create supportive school environments where all children and young people feel emotionally safe and ready to learn. This four-part course provides educators at primary and post-primary levels with essential knowledge, key theories, and a wide range of practical strategies that can be applied in school settings. By embedding trauma-informed principles into practice, educators can create inclusive learning environments that support the wellbeing, learning and development of every student - not only those with identified trauma histories.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Understanding Trauma & Its Impact

• Recognise the prevalence and diverse forms of trauma, including attachment trauma, displacement, abuse, neglect and more
• Explore how trauma affects brain function, emotional regulation, and physical responses
• Examine stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and their manifestations in children and young people
• Introduce key trauma-informed principles in education

Session 2: Building Safe & Supportive Relationships

• Apply attachment theory to trauma-informed education
• Create safe, predictable learning environments
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to discipline to reduce re-traumatisation

Session 3: Supporting Emotional Regulation

• Develop strategies for emotional regulation and de-escalation
• Use sensory and movement-based approaches to support self-regulation

Session 4: Empowering Pupils & Strengthening Connections

• Promote pupil voice, choice, and agency in learning
• Support the development of self-esteem and self-worth
• Strengthen home-school partnerships to engage trauma-impacted families

Bio of Presenter: Lucy Mannion, Director of TINT Education

Lucy is the Director of TINT Education (Trauma-Informed, Neuroaffirmative, Therapeutic Education). With an extensive background in education, psychology, and psychotherapy, she has held senior leadership roles in therapeutic schools across London and now focuses on developing trauma-informed, attachment-based practices in Irish schools. Drawing on her rich experience as a teacher, Lucy aims to bridge the gap between education and psychology by providing practical, evidence-based strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into school environments. She regularly develops and delivers both online and in-person training workshops on these vital topics, helping educators foster nurturing, supportive learning spaces.