This workshop explores the prevalence of trauma in society. I introduce ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and PCEs (Positive Childhood Experiences) and discuss their relevance to teaching. We will explore how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may show up in students and teachers and consider the role of the teacher in supporting students who have experienced trauma. We will then apply trauma-informed strategies to music education and consider potential mindfulness practices that may be useful to supporting trauma. Collectively, we will consider what it means to create a classroom space where challenging emotions are welcome. We will conclude by troubling the notion of “best practices” in relation to trauma and instead identifying some contextual practices that may be helpful.