Brief Biography
Olabisi Agboola is currently the School Readiness Specialist at Sheltering Arms. Olabisi received her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Clark Atlanta University. She is also a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor.
Olabisi's professional experiences consist of providing therapeutic services to children with behavioral and mental health concerns. Olabisi specializes in social-emotional development, impulse control, developmental delays, anger management, trauma-focused therapy, and emotional management.
Serving as a School Readiness Specialist, it is Olabisi's goal that all children have the opportunity to participate in planned programmatic activities and thoughtful educational planning, and receive the information and support needed to acquire and master competencies in academic, and social-emotional developmental areas.
Highest Degree of Presenter(s)
Olabisi Agboola - Master's Degree
Thletha Yates - Master's Degree
Presentation Abstract
This presentation will discuss the importance of implementing Trauma- Informed practices into the school setting. Childhood trauma and its impact on academic performance and behaviors will be addressed by; highlighting the effects that trauma can have on a child’s cognitive functioning, ability to regulate their emotions, and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn why childhood trauma is directly correlated to low academic performance. The main focus in this presentation is to provide an overview on how to implement trauma-informed practices into a school setting through the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports, to reduce the chance of re-traumatization of the child, and provide steps to developing a trauma-informed care plan that can be used by a school and by parents in the home.
Recommended Citation
Agboola, Olabisi, "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools" (2015). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 34.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2015/2015/34
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools
This presentation will discuss the importance of implementing Trauma- Informed practices into the school setting. Childhood trauma and its impact on academic performance and behaviors will be addressed by; highlighting the effects that trauma can have on a child’s cognitive functioning, ability to regulate their emotions, and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn why childhood trauma is directly correlated to low academic performance. The main focus in this presentation is to provide an overview on how to implement trauma-informed practices into a school setting through the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports, to reduce the chance of re-traumatization of the child, and provide steps to developing a trauma-informed care plan that can be used by a school and by parents in the home.
