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ERIC Number: EJ1479883
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Sep
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
EISSN: EISSN-1520-6807
Available Date: 2025-04-28
Embedding Coaching and Local Education Champions in Implementing Trauma Informed Practice
Govind Krishnamoorthy1,2; Domenico Antonaglia1; Vicki Dallinger1; Emily Berger3; Sonja March1,2; Sabrina Ong1; Katrina Sherman4; Nicole Goodwin4; Nathan Eiby4; Bronwyn Rees5; Jessica Koslouski6; Kay Ayre7
Psychology in the Schools, v62 n9 p3285-3301 2025
Growing recognition of the high prevalence of childhood adversity and maltreatment in the general population has led to efforts to support students through trauma-informed practice (TIP). This study investigated the use of coaching in effectively implementing trauma-informed programs in schools. A psychologist and a program "champion" (learning engagement coordinator) provided individual teachers coaching on student socio-emotional and behavioral concerns. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 teachers at an Australian primary school implementing the Trauma-informed Behavior Support (TIBS) program. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to ascertain coaching acceptability, feasibility, and impact themes. Findings suggested that the alignment of coaching with preceding trauma-informed training and teacher values generated positive expectancies and engagement amongst educators. Provision of reflective practice from coaching also met teacher learning needs. Teachers reported feeling validated and understood by the coach, benefiting from collaborative problem-solving and tailored solutions. Additionally, the program champion's facilitative role through advocacy and logistical support was vital to feasible implementation. This study highlights the critical delivery of coaching within a tiered TIP program, aiding the transfer of pedagogy into classrooms. It extends previous literature, affirming coaching as a feasible and acceptable implementation strategy, supporting educators to manage complex student needs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Australia
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: 1School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; 2Manna Institute, Center for Health Research, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; 3School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Victoria, Australia; 4Department of Education, Queensland Government, Queensland, Australia; 5Young Minds Psychology, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia; 6Neag School of Education, Connecticut, USA; 7School of Education, Edith Cowan University, Mt. Lawley, Western Australia, Australia