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Addressing the Need

Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

The Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE) was founded to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. The Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE) was launched in May 2021 as a joint partnership of the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Morrison Family College of Health. The Institute seeks to provide an arena for scholars, practitioners, and researchers to convene and learn about the latest practices in trauma-informed education. Learn more about what trauma looks like and how MITIE is addressing trauma in the field of education.

The Institute has 4 main goals:

  • Establish a sustainable model for trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education
  • Conduct trainings, workshops, webinars, conferences, and seminars to expand the knowledge basis of trauma-informed education
  • Create a pipeline of teachers, social workers, and professionals who are knowledgeable about trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education
  • Increase the number of schools that adopt trauma-informed approaches

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Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

Becoming Trauma-Informed: A Primer for Educators

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Continuing and Professional Education

Becoming Trauma-Informed: A Primer for Educators

St. Thomas offers a self-guided, online course to provide educators with the tools to identify and help students who face the impacts of trauma.

In this course, you will learn the basic understanding of psychological trauma and its impact in both K-12 and higher education and strategies for intervention. Learners will be able to recognize and respond to signs of traumatic stress and know where to find additional help when necessary.

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Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education in the News

University of St. Thomas MITIE Leadership

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Amy F. Smith, PhD

Interim Dean, School of Education

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MayKao Hang, DPA

Founding Dean, Morrison Family College of Health

MITIE Sponsors

The launch, operation, and growth of MITIE is made possible through generous funding support from the Sauer Family Foundation, Carolyn Foundation, and Carlson Family Foundation.

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