Flourish 2021: Introducing Dr Lyra L'Estrange

Who is Dr L’Estrange?

Dr Lyra L’Estrange’s research and teaching in trauma aware education at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) contributes to redefining support systems for children and adolescents living with the outcomes of complex trauma.

Lyra uses her experience in public health to translate research into Adverse Childhood Experiences into the education space, supporting educators in their understanding of how learning and development is affected by complex trauma.

Lyra has worked with parents, schools and community groups since 2014 in delivering trauma-informed parent education. At QUT, she teaches undergraduate and post-graduate units in trauma aware education and child and adolescent development.

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: Key messages for learning and engagement in education

Dr L’Estrange will be giving the presentation: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: Key messages for learning and engagement in education

The influence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on learning and engagement is significant. Understanding the implications of childhood adversity has become an important priority for education settings and has the potential to revolutionise outcomes for affected children and young people through changes in policy and practice. Through trauma informed practices that facilitate an understanding of the biological and neurological mechanisms by which stress and trauma affect learning and engagement, educators can play a significant role in building resilience within students and the wider community.

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