Trauma: Stabilizing the Environment (1/2 day) Also available to be taken with Trauma in the Individual, half day workshop to make a whole-day workshop. Overview: Stabilizing the school or environment in the aftermath of trauma takes specific steps. This addresses system-wide (or building-wide) strategies to bring the panic and chaos down quickly. Goals: Participants will identify missing pieces in school response plans related to the well-being of students and staff in the immediate response and aftermath of critical events. Participants will return to their districts with knowledge and an understanding of improving plans to better meet this need. Intended audience: Counselors, school psychologists, any mental health practitioners, school nurses, teachers, administrators, others who are interested. Content: Rumor control, behavior management, building-wide steps to take. Prerequisites: Half day on Trauma and the Individual is helpful. Related materials: Handout is provided.