Asia Pacific - Global
Melissa Sadin
K-12, School Staff Wellbeing and Development, Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy
Blends Lived Experience with Educational Expertise
Focuses on Practical, Trauma-Informed Strategies for Real Classrooms
Rather than theoretical overviews, Melissa provides practical, ready-to-use techniques for managing classrooms, building emotional safety and supporting students with challenging behaviours. Her tools are actionable and grounded in what works for teachers facing the daily realities of education.
Prioritises Educator Wellbeing and Self-Care
Melissa’s work goes beyond student support to focus on the emotional health of educators. Her sessions explore compassion fatigue, burnout prevention and the importance of sustainable self-care practices. She helps educators recognise their emotional limits and build routines that allow them to thrive in the long term.
About Dr. Melissa Sadin
Dr. Melissa Sadin is a leading voice in trauma-informed education. With a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience as a parent of a child with trauma-related needs, Melissa brings both heart and depth to her work. She has authored numerous books on trauma, resilience and classroom management, and her work is grounded in lived experience, research and decades of practice in education.
Key Attributes
Topics covered
Trauma-Informed Classroom Management
Building Resilience and Emotional Safety
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Self-Care and Preventing Compassion Fatigue
Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviours
Creating Inclusive, Emotionally-Aware Classrooms
Best suited for
Teachers (Primary and Secondary)
School Leaders and Wellbeing Coordinators
Student Support Staff and Counsellors
Trauma-Informed Education Practitioners
Pre-Service Teachers
Inclusion and Behaviour Support Teams
Estimated course content
Less than 50
Language coverage
English
Content experience features
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