Trauma-aware and trauma-informed practice in schools

Dr Emily Berger is an associate professor at the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling at Monash University. Her research focuses on the lifelong implications of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and interventions to support children and families exposed to stress and trauma. She leads research on disasters, refugees, out-of-home care, disability, regional and rural adversity, and stress and trauma in early childhood, primary and secondary schools, and tertiary settings.

Dr Karen Martin is a professor in trauma-informed pedagogy in the School of Education at the University of Tasmania. Her research explores trauma-informed practice and how its application can transform the education experience for school students.