Transform Your Classroom with the Trauma-Informed Survival Manual
Course
“Heal Trauma, Build Resilience, and Empower Students with Dr. Mark.
Course Overview
This 6-module course, built on my 20+ years of experience, offers 10 proven tools to heal trauma in urban classrooms. From the Safe Space Blueprint to restorative circles, you’ll gain strategies to support students and yourself.
What You’ll Learn (10 Tools):
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Module 1: Safe Space Blueprint (create healing zones).
Module 2: Restorative Circles (dialogue over detention).
Module 3: Empathy Training (build trust).
Module 4: Resilience Building (adapt teaching).
Module 5: Self-Care for Educators (heal the healer).
Module 6: Cultural Equity Practices (honor identities).
Plus 4 bonus tools (e.g., journaling, community partnerships).
Who Is This
Course For?
This Course Is Designed For::
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K–12 and higher education teachers
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School leaders and counselors
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Youth workers and community educators
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Anyone working with trauma-impacted populations.
If you’ve ever said:
“No one prepared me for this.”
This course was built for you.
Start the Healing. Lead the Change.
Get a free, practical guide designed for educators, leaders, and organizations ready to create trauma-informed environments that restore dignity, build resilience, and prevent burnout.
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Social Proof and Credentials
“Trusted by AERA, UNESCO, and Virginia Union University. Led by Dr. Mark H. James, Ed.D., Author of *50 Years of Silence*, UNCF Young HBCU Alumni of the Year.”
ABOUT THE COACH
Trauma-Informed Educator | Restorative Justice Leader | International Motivational Speaker
Dr. Mark H. James is a nationally acclaimed trauma-informed educator, speaker, and ad-vocate with over 30 years of experience empowering marginalized youth and transforming high-need school systems. A former classroom teacher, administrator, and college football head coach at Virginia Union University, Dr. James combines lived experience, scholarly rigor, and dynamic storytelling to inspire change. His signature Embrace · Educate · Em-power framework equips educators with practical tools to create healing-centered classrooms that foster resilience and community.
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​An award-winning author and former HBCU football coach, Dr. James exposes systemic inequities through unflinching narratives and data-driven critique. His books dissect the exploitation of Black athletes, the resilience of HBCUs, and the intersections of faith, race, and trauma. From global summits to community forums, his electrifying keynotes on racial justice, athletic equity, and leadership inspire educators, activists, and leaders to dismantle barriers and drive impact.
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His work centers on healing, not only for students but for the educators tasked with reaching them. Through his signature framework, 'Embrace • Educate • Empower,' he equips schools with real-world tools to turn classrooms into communities of care.
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Trauma-Informed Survival Manual: Practical tools for urban classrooms.
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Healing the Healer: Prioritizing mental health for educators.
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From Conflict to Connection: Restorative justice in practice.
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The 10-Point Plan: Transforming challenged communities.
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Teaching Through Crisis: Building resilience amid burnout.
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