Healing Education Through Trauma-Informed Teaching | Karen Gross on Mending Education In this inspiring episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock interviews Karen Gross, trauma expert, former college president, and author of Mending Education: Finding Hope, Creativity, and Mental Wellness in Times of Trauma. Karen shares how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep flaws in our education system—and also created opportunities to rebuild with trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creativity at the core. 🎓 In this episode, we explore: How trauma affects student learning and development The importance of integrating SEL into academic content The concept of “breakaway learners” and how to support them Lessons from Karen’s global educational work in Kenya and the UK Strategies for creating connected, creative, and compassionate classrooms Why community and collaboration are essential for long-term educational success Whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or someone passionate about the future of learning, this episode offers practical insights and hope for transforming education after trauma. 📚 Learn how we can mend education, empower students, and create resilient learning environments—one conversation at a time.