“I want new teachers to be teachers for a long time.” - Tom Brunzell
Education is always evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of trauma-informed practice and wellbeing in schools.
In this episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg Durham speaks with Dr Tom Brunzell, Director of Education at Berry Street and co-author of Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms. Together they explore how the field is maturing, why our understanding is deepening, and what the next chapter of education looks like.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

How trauma-informed education has evolved over the past 20 years
Why intersectionality is central to supporting diverse learners
The role of allied health professionals in building thriving school communities
How policy and resources can drive systemic change
Why trauma-informed practice is becoming the foundation of education
What gives Tom hope for the future of schools and wellbeing

This is a conversation about hope, possibility, and the future of education where both staff and students can feel good, function well and thrive together.
Episode 152 Shownotes - Click here.
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Dr Tom Brunzell –  LinkedIn | Berry Street | Book | Berry Street Education Model | Research
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Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
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