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3.3.8 Survival Mode: Trauma-Informed Practices for Gifted Students
Trauma-informed practices are necessary to help support learners achieve their potential. In addition to major traumatic incidents, smaller events like divorce, poverty, or ongoing bullying can cause a trauma response. How does trauma impact gifted individuals? What risk factors does being gifted carry with it related to trauma? This session will address these questions and how you can use the strengths of gifted students to manage the effects of trauma.