Trauma and Psychological Safety

Many migrant women carry experiences of displacement, violence or loss. Educators are not therapists — but classrooms can either re-traumatise or become a place of stability. This section grounds professionals in trauma-aware practice while protecting their own well-being.

• Understand how trauma affects memory, attention and trust.
• Recognise triggers and respond without escalation.
• Know clear referral routes to specialist services.
• Practice vicarious-trauma self-care and peer support.

• Make predictability your default — agendas, transitions, endings.
• Avoid surprise role-plays involving sensitive topics.
• Offer choice and control wherever possible.
• Hold regular educator supervision sessions.