A Fresh Look at Supporting Adolescents

A fresh look at supporting Adolescents with a trauma background

This presentation describes the work I currently do with a diverse and amazing team of co-workers.

We use the latest research in neuroscience and the evidence of trauma informed education and care to walk the learning journey with a small group of secondary school students.

These students have disengaged with mainstream schooling, have alphabet diagnoses and come to us at a very low point. We use a complex array of trauma informed, educationally sound, animal assisted, strengths-based approaches to re-engage each student with their learning journey, all from a Christian worldview.

You’ll find out more about trauma informed learning, the use of horses in helping students get in touch with their emotions and regulate, the treasure of rapport-building with safe and trusted adults and more.

This story is evolving, as we continue to explore new approaches, so expect another presentation in the next couple of years!

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Bio:

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, Master of Counselling, Master of Guidance Counselling

Member of ACA: Level 2

Work: Head Teacher at Carbrook Animal Assisted LearningCentre in South East Queensland

As a teacher of 40 years and a counsellor of 8 years, Vivienne has combined her two passions to make a difference with some of our most struggling adolescents.  

Married, with 3 children and 3 grandchildren and love for the beach, the bush, and getting away from it all with a good book and great company.

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