Who should read this book?

K–12 teachers, counselors, school leaders, and support staff who want practical tools to support students impacted by stress or trauma.

What classroom strategies does the book recommend?

Consistent routines, relationship-building, co-regulation, explicit teaching of coping skills, restorative responses, and collaborative problem solving.

How does the book define a trauma-informed classroom?

A learning environment that prioritizes safety, trust, and predictability, recognizes trauma’s impact on behavior, and responds with empathy and skill-building.

What outcomes can schools expect?

Improved student regulation and engagement, reductions in disruptive behavior, stronger relationships, and better academic achievement over time.

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Pete Hall, Kristin Souers

Fostering Resilient Learners

Transform your teaching—empower resilience, foster connection, and help students thrive despite adversity.

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What Will You Learn?

Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers and Pete Hall is a practical guide to trauma-informed teaching. It helps educators shift from “What’s wrong?” to “What happened?” and build safe, predictable classrooms where students can regulate emotions and learn.

Understand how trauma affects behavior, attention, and achievement.
Create safety through consistent routines, clear expectations, and relationships.
Teach self-regulation, coping skills, and restorative responses.
Partner with families and staff to sustain a resilience culture.

Result: stronger connection, improved behavior, and better learning outcomes—especially for students facing adversity.