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Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/02/2026

In our rush to create psychologically safe and inclusive environments, I’m seeing a concerning trend in organisations. There is a growing confusion between genuine trauma-informed practice and what is often termed ‘wokeness.’

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Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies

Brooke Trenwith
Published on: 14/11/2025

The cohort of students who spent their crucial early developmental years during the profound social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique, widespread, and systemic challenge to educators.

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