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I created Trauma Informed Teachers Australia because I was once the child who needed exactly what your students need today:
someone to notice,
someone to understand,
someone to stay steady when I couldn’t.
I grew up in abuse and neglect.
My brain developed in response to fear.
I didn’t have a safe adult to go home to, so teachers became my source of stability.
They didn’t know it, but their consistency and compassion were quietly reshaping my brain. Their everyday interactions calmed my stress response, helped me feel seen, and slowly taught me that not all adults were dangerous.
Those ordinary moments, a smile, a gentle tone, a predictable routine didn’t just help me cope, they changed the trajectory of my life.
More than that, those same caring, consistent teachers were removing barriers in my brain so I could actually learn.
Trauma Informed Teachers Australia exists to help educators understand this powerful truth:
when we look beyond behaviour and understand what’s happening in a child’s brain, we see the real story and we respond in ways that change it.
Here, we bring together lived experience and the science of connection.
We support educators and schools to create safe, relational classrooms where children can regulate, relate, and learn, especially those who arrive at school carrying fear they do not choose.
You don’t need to be a therapist to change a child’s life.
But you do need to understand what they’re facing, what their brain is adapting to, and what your care can do for a traumatised brain.
That is the heart of Trauma Informed Teachers Australia.
When we understand what’s happening for a child, connection becomes the very thing that helps them grow.
This is more than a platform.
It’s a growing movement, a collective voice for children who need to be understood.
We share practical ways educators can champion this message in their everyday environments through resources, short courses, and designs that spark awareness and conversation.
Thank you for being part of a movement that changes children’s lives.
Beck Thompson
Keynote Speaker • Lived Experience • Author (Chasing Normal)• Teacher
Join the movement here
Trauma Informed Teachers Australia
Take a look at our online session: My Traumatised Brain bridging science, story and strategies.
My Traumatised Brain is a 55 min session which shows how the small things you already do; tone, rhythm, predictability, connection literally change a child’s brain. And why that's so important for the learning brain.
If you want to understand why your care matters so much, this is for you.
Learn more here: My Traumatised Brain
Download this free resource: Observation record
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It can be converted to Word if needed, though formatting may change.
An editable Word version is also available upon request via email.
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What educators have said about My Traumatised Brain session.
Beck’s insights into how trauma shows up in classrooms and how it hinders learning were eye-opening. What I love most is that her strategies don’t add to a teacher’s workload; they benefit the whole class. Her clear explanation of the Neurosequential Model, along with practical examples, has transformed my starting routines and how I use “brain breaks.” If you want to make your classroom calmer, safer, and more engaging for every learner, don’t wait for your school to offer it—this webinar is absolutely worth investing in yourself.
I gained a lot more insight to help engage with students.
It was informative, engaging and practical.
The content was relatable with practical insights.
It was personally very helpful to me, as I could dive deep more into this and help educate other teachers I work with.
It was great to hear form someone with lived experience and also provide specific strategies.
A very informative session and a timely topic as well. I was able to learn so much from this.
This session gave me a deeper understanding of the neuroscience of regulation.
Even as a psychologist and non-educator I found the information extremely applicable to individual and group work. Beck sharing her lived experience and knowledge was a wonderful asset.
It was very informative and I got so many key points that can help me in my teaching.
Valuable insight on trauma informed perspectives and tools to equip school staff with knowledge to effectively work with a trauma-informed lens.
Beck is an incredible speaker. So much insight and practical implementation.
Very relevant to my study and field of work. Informative and interesting.