Educators carry a lot: the stories students bring through the door, the pressure to meet every need, and the quiet toll of caring day after day. Burnout rarely comes from one big moment. It builds over time, one small cut at a time. This session begins where the best support for students begins, with a healthy, regulated adult. Participants will look at the everyday stressors that wear them down and how caring for students who have experienced trauma affects their own well-being. They’ll also explore why some behaviors hit harder than others. From there, we’ll build a shared, practical understanding of trauma, resilience, and the stress response. Participants will leave with a clearer picture of their own needs, a common language to use with colleagues, and a new lens for seeing the need beneath student behavior.