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Ep. 36 | Dr. Jennifer Merritt: Changing Lives with Trauma-Informed Education
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Dr. Jennifer Merritt is making a powerful impact by teaching trauma-informed awareness to help children overcome adversity and graduate high school. 🎓💙 Her work is changing the game for students who have faced trauma, giving them the support, understanding, and tools they need to succeed. Watch how she’s transforming education and shaping brighter futures! 🙌 #traumainformedcare
00:30 - The Power of Compassion in Education
How one caring moment prevented a tragedy.
06:44 - Rethinking Discipline for Struggling Students
Why punishment isn’t the answer for kids facing trauma.
12:28 - Going Beyond the Classroom
How Dr. Merritt and her team personally intervene to help students.
24:55 - The Reality of Trauma in Schools
Understanding what students go through before they even arrive at school.
29:32 - The Trauma-Informed Approach
How simple changes in school environments make a huge impact.
42:59 - Saving a Student’s Life
The emotional story of how quick action prevented a devastating outcome.
48:42 - The One Word That Defines Success
Dr. Merritt shares the key to overcoming adversity.
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