Break the School Trauma Cycle and Transform Your Classroom

You see it every day: students who are clearly intelligent but can't seem to focus. Kids who shut down emotionally. Learners caught in cycles of frustration and disengagement. The truth is, their struggles often aren't about ability—they're about unhealed trauma and unsupportive environments. This graduate-level course, offered through Riverside Learning in partnership with Gordon College, changes how you understand and respond to these challenges. You'll explore the intersection of neuroscience, learning disabilities, mental health, and trauma-responsive practice. Drawing from Trynia Kaufman's *Overcoming the School Trauma Cycle* and cutting-edge research, you'll learn exactly why students disengage—and more importantly, how to interrupt those cycles. Through reflection, research, and hands-on application, you'll develop a practical implementation framework for your own classroom or district. You'll leave with concrete strategies for building inclusive, academically rigorous environments where students feel safe, supported, and capable of thriving. This is asynchronous learning designed for busy educators like you—learn at your own pace while transforming your practice.