Trauma Informed Practices for the Music Educator
Friday, January 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Description
Post COVID, we are seeing so much more trauma in our students. This up and active session will give you techniques you can use in your music room to help students engage in music, heal trauma, and learn techniques to help them self regulate. We will explore breath, movement, and mindfulness techniques that have basis in music and yoga to aid our students in their healing process.
Speakers
Mark Hageman
Learning Objective 1
A brief overview of what childhood trauma looks like to identify it.
Learning Objective 2
Learn breath techniques that help in breath support in singing and instrumental playing that also have healing benefits.
Learning Objective 3
Learn movement techniques and mindfulness techniques that engage students in music and help build creativity that provide healing benefits as well.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate