Course information
Short Summary:
Learn about common experiences associated with forced migration, how toxic stress affects children and youth, and key ways that effects of toxic stress can be mitigated within Healing Learning Spaces, including classrooms, schools, and out-of-school time program environments.
Course short name:
Toxic Stress and Wellbeing
Hide course from catalogue: No
Topic: Programmatic Support, Technical Sectors
Management Essentials:
Safety and Security:
Programmatic Support: Programme design
Technical Sectors: Education, Psychosocial and psychological first aid
Humanitarian Essentials:
Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Region: Global
Compatibility: Tablet, Smartphone
Welcome to Toxic Stress & Well-Being among Students Affected by Forced Migration.
This self-paced course will help educators learn about the causes and impacts of toxic stress. Educators will also learn about how they can best support their students to heal and reach their potential.
Is this course for me?Teachers and other in-school and out-of-school time educators and youth development practitioners, supervisors, directors, and administrators will all benefit from this course.
How will I benefit from this course?
In this course you will:
Learn from students and families who have experienced forced migration first-hand through multi-media sources about forced migration, toxic stress, and their experiences with school and life in a new countryExamine the links between toxic stress, learning, and well-beingLearn about resources available within schools and communities to support students affected by toxic stressBe introduced to key elements of Healing Learning Spaces
How long will it take? The minimum expected time to complete this course is 45 minutes.
How much does it cost? This course is free!
Will I get a certificate at the end? Yes - you will be able to download a certificate once you have have completed all sections of the course, including the final quiz and feedback survey. New Jersey educators who complete and receive a completion certificate may use the hours toward the 100 Professional Development hours required.
How do I start? Scroll to the top of the page and click on the Join Course button. This will take you through to the course content.
Data protection and consent
This course was created and is administered by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). By joining this course you are consenting to the IRC being given access to your Kaya profile information, including your name and email address, so that they can provide the course. This may require them to contact you. Your data will be anonymised before it is used for any analysis or reporting purposes. If you have any questions about this, please email learning@rescue.org