In this episode of Classroom Narratives Healing in Education, host Joey Weisler sits down with Pamela Rosenblum, a trauma therapist with over 38 years of experience. Pamela opens up about her experience as a caregiver for her late husband, who battled Lewy Body Dementia, and shares her insights on trauma’s impact in educational settings. Together, they explore how educators can implement trauma-informed practices to support both students and teachers. Pamela also offers practical techniques to help manage stress and prevent burnout. Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or mental health advocate, this episode provides valuable guidance on fostering resilience in the face of trauma.

Show Notes:

Guest: Pamela Rosenblum – Trauma therapist, psychoanalyst, and advocate for Lewy Body Dementia awareness.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Pamela’s caregiving experience and its connection to her trauma work
• What Lewy Body Dementia is and how it affects individuals differently from Alzheimer’s
• The impact of trauma on students and teachers, and how trauma lives in the nervous system
• Simple grounding and breathing techniques for educators to use in the classroom
• Strategies for preventing secondary trauma and burnout in teachers
• The relevance of Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score in trauma-informed education

Resources Mentioned:

• Bessel van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps the Score” – A foundational text on how trauma affects the brain and body.
• Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center: https://lewybodyresourcecenter.org/
• YouTube Workshop - Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center’s “Self Care For Caregivers”: Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrUFg_u7zmY
• Documentary: "Facing the Wind" - A film about caregiving and resilience: https://facingthewindfilm.com/

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