In this episode, we talk with Teen Life Coach, Yolanda Hall about the effects of trauma on our youth and how afterschool programs can use mindfulness to help students self-regulate during times of high stress.  We also discuss:<ul><li> the different responses to trauma (fight, flight, or freeze) </li><li>how to help a student that&apos;s showing signs of trauma</li><li>where to find resources on trauma informed care training </li><li>and using mindfulness techniques as a coping strategy to deal with trauma</li></ul> Connect With Us Website: <a href='https://schoolafterhours.podcastpage.io/'>www.schoolafterhours.net</a> Facebook - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/schoolafterhours'>@schoolafterhours</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/schoolafterhours/'>@schoolafterhours</a> LinkedIn - <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-after-hours-podcast/'>school-after-hours-podcast</a>

SE 2 EP 7: The Art of Mindfulness feat. Andrew Jordan Nance

The School: After Hours podcast is a bi-weekly show that tackles significant topics related to OST and Youth Development programming. Professionals, parents, and youth from all areas of the OST (Out-of-School-Time) spectrum discuss everything from overcoming challenges to youth perspective to mental health; and much more. So join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to see what we are going to talk about next.