National Study for Educators

At our SASEPLA conference, we launched the first-ever research study on the impact of secondary trauma in our workplaces, particularly within Special Options settings. This ground-breaking study is a collaboration between our national body, ASEPA, the Flourish Movement led by Dr. Adam Fraser, and Deakin University. Together, they aim to explore the prevalence and management of secondary (vicarious) trauma in special education contexts. This is a significant milestone! I encourage all SASEPLA members and leaders to promote and support the participation of staff, including leaders, teachers, and SSOs, in this important study. This initiative is being undertaken by State association leaders nationwide and aims to address the following key questions: 1. How prevalent is vicarious trauma in our schools? 2. What are the key factors contributing to vicarious trauma? 3. What strategies are currently being used to manage it? 4. Which strategies are most effective in minimizing the impact of secondary trauma? How You Can Help: Please distribute the flyer that was sent our via email and can also be downloaded from our social media accounts, which includes a QR code for educators working in Special Options to complete the brief ten-minute survey and share their experiences. We need everyone in this! You can also locate a short videom from the ASEPA president - Matt Johnson on our facebook and LinkedIn pages. Let's work together to deepen our understanding and make a difference!