Navigating the Impacts of Trauma: Empowering Educators for Diverse Learners

Traumatic experiences can profoundly shape the lives of our students, leaving lasting imprints on their physical and mental well-being.

As educators, understanding the nuances of trauma across diverse populations is essential to fostering resilience and creating inclusive learning environments.

What You'll Learn

Explore how the rates and types of trauma differ across diverse student groups
Unveil the intricate links between environmental factors, trauma vulnerability, and chronic stress
Discover evidence-based approaches for identifying trauma symptoms and building resilience
Identify strategies to empower educators and sustain support for students impacted by trauma

Join us on this journey to cultivate trauma-informed practices that celebrate diversity and empower every learner to reach their full potential.

Joseph (J.J.) Ferrito, Psy.D

Dr. Joseph (J.J.) Ferrito is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in New Jersey. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Ferrito has experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of levels of care including schools. Dr. Ferrito’s research has focused on sustainable methods for fostering and assessing Social Emotional Learning and Character Development (SECD) in children and adolescents.

Dr. Ferrito earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Marist College, Master’s Degree in School Psychology from Rutgers University, and Doctorate in Applied Psychology from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. He completed an APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego California. He then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology at Hackensack University Medical Center.