As natural disasters become more common, how can teachers manage trauma?

Tim Perkins

By Tim Perkins
Community contribution / May 24, 2022

The psychological impact of the horrific flooding on the east coast of Australia, in February and March this year, has been severe for many of our teachers and school communities - and it will continue to be if we do not find authentic and ongoing ways of supporting them.

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