Lead the way in creating a trauma-sensitive school environment where students feel safe, supported and able to thrive. This essential guide equips newly qualified Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHLs) with the knowledge and tools to get to grips with the broad remit of the role. Covering responsibilities from safeguarding and policy development to collaboration with teachers, parents and professionals, this book outlines practical strategies for embedding a whole school approach to trauma-informed working. With reflective exercises, training needs assessments and action plans, this book will give you the confidence to devise and implement effective trauma-informed practices. Alongside student-focused content, this book offers methods to reduce staff workload, prevent burnout when working with traumatized students and promote mental health and resilience.
Gemma Fieldsend (Author) Gemma Fieldsend is a highly experienced trainer, consultant and former clinician with over 25 years of experience in mental health. She is the co-founder of Cog-Spark, a mental health training and consultancy organization, alongside Jessica Parker. Gemma has worked with leading national organizations to provide mental health training for both educational settings and workplaces. She lives in West Yorkshire. Jessica Parker (Author) Jessica Parker is the co-founder of Cog-Spark alongside Gemma Fieldsend and the director of Trauma Informed Consultancy Services Ltd. She has a background in both Psychology and Education and is currently undertaking a PhD in Psychological Medicine at Kings College London. Jessica has developed training programmes for initiatives under the Department of Health and the Department for Education. She lives in East Sussex.
FOREWORD INTRODUCTION: Chapter 1: Role of a Senior Mental Health Lead Chapter 2: Unpacking the Power of a Trauma Informed Approach Chapter 3: Leading as a Compassionate Trauma Informed Leader Chapter 4: From Awareness to Action - Embedding a Trauma-Informed Approach Chapter 5: The Foundation of Care: Why Staff Wellbeing Needs a Trauma-Informed Lens Chapter 6: Beyond Duty: Providing Excellence in Safeguarding in Pastoral Care Chapter 7: Supporting Our Community: Key Mental Health Interventions and Strategies Chapter 8: Leading the Way: Engaging Governors in Mental Health and Whole Organisation Transformation Chapter 9: Shaping our Practices: Key Policy Considerations Chapter 10: Measuring Impact: Monitoring and Evaluation a Whole Organisation Approach to Education Chapter 11: Unlocking Insights: What Research Reveals about Trauma-Informed Leadership in Education Chapter 12: Moving Forward Together: Sustaining a Trauma-Informed Approach: Within Our Communities Appendices Glossary References
The ultimate guide to being an effective Senior Mental Health Lead
