Trauma-Informed Learning
Lessons Reflect Trauma-Informed Education through:
Creating emotional safety
Peer modeling
Empowerment
Cultural responsiveness
Strength-based focus
The Impact of Peer Voices
Open Parachute's Tier 1 and 2/3 lessons feature documentary-style videos of real students sharing their lived experiences. This approach:
Builds empathy
Increases skill-retention
Reduces stigma
Increase student engagement
Embedded Support for Trauma-Affected Students
Open Parachute includes specific Tier 2/3 resources for trauma-informed interventions:
- Dedicated lessons (e.g., grief, anxiety, trauma, bullying)
- Flexible implementation
- Trauma-informed teaching tips
- Professional development modules
- Support for educator mental health
It’s creating trust... They get a chance to talk about the things that matter to them. They suddenly know that they have that sense that they’re not alone... It’s building trust within the classroom.
Learn More About Our Approach
See how Open Parachute helps schools build a coordinated, preventative approach to student mental health and well-being.
Tier 1
A School-Wide Approach
Open Parachute helps schools build a shared approach to mental health across students, educators, and caregivers. A common language and practical skillset help strengthen emotional safety, connection, resilience, and well-being throughout the school community.
Restorative Justice
Building Restorative School Communities
Strengthen empathy, accountability, emotional awareness, and communication skills to help students repair relationships after conflict or harm.
School Refusal
Addressing School Refusal and Absenteeism
Address the underlying drivers of school avoidance and help students rebuild connection, confidence, emotional regulation, and participation in school.
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