Teachers prepare themselves to support children to recover from abusive or violent experiences in all of the following ways except:

• A. By anticipating that families will handle their own trauma
• B. Learning trauma-informed practices
• C. Creating safe and predictable routines
• D. Collaborating with mental health professionals

Answer: (A)

Understanding how teachers support children to recover from abusive experiences centers on creating safety, stability, and coordinated care. Trauma-informed practices teach staff to recognize the effects of trauma, respond calmly, and set consistent expectations so children can regulate their emotions and participate in learning. Creating safe and predictable routines gives kids a sense of control and reduces anxiety, which helps them process what happened. Collaborating with mental health professionals brings specialized expertise to assess needs, plan appropriate supports, and connect families with services.

The approach that assumes families will handle their own trauma doesn’t fit with these practices. It places the burden on families and leaves the school environment without the structured support that helps children heal. Schools are expected to provide trauma-informed support and partner with families and professionals, not rely on families to resolve the trauma alone.