School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)
Urban Trauma; Turning Pain into Privilege
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM–2:00 PM EST
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Post-secondary /Admissions
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Session Summary
Urban trauma affects students' academic success, behavior, and emotional well-being. This session explores the impact of poverty, violence, and systemic inequities on student development, offering school counselors practical, trauma-informed strategies to foster resilience. Learn to identify trauma symptoms, implement culturally responsive interventions, and create safe, supportive learning environments. Through real-world case studies and actionable insights, gain the tools needed to help students overcome adversity and thrive in school and beyond.
Presenters
India Trottie, Atlanta Public Schools
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