SCBF Education Model
Traditional discipline asks students to behave differently.
We help them to feel differently—leading to generational transformation.
Creating Safer Schools Through Trauma-Informed Leadership
School leaders face increasing challenges as behaviors like outbursts, defiance, withdrawal, and disengagement emerge more frequently—especially among justice-involved or trauma-impacted youth.
Too often, these behaviors are mistaken for willful defiance, when in fact they are symptoms of underlying trauma. Without trauma-informed training, well-intentioned interventions can inadvertently reinforce cycles of stress, fear, and disconnection—entrenching students further into systems of discipline and despair.
SCBF equips educational leaders and court-affiliated professionals with evidence-based strategies that go beyond behavior management. Our trauma-informed model integrates neuroscience, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and expressive arts to:
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Support emotional regulation and reduce reactive behaviors
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Build student resilience and restore engagement
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Improve school climate and reduce disciplinary incidents
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Strengthen pathways to reintegration, graduation, and long-term success
This isn't just about changing student behavior—it's about transforming systems.
The Impact of Trauma-Informed Education
Significant Decrease in Aggressive Behaviors
Schools implementing trauma-informed, neuroscience-backed strategies report up to a 40% reduction in aggressive and violent behaviors within the first year. This leads to fewer disruptions, improved safety, and a more stable learning environment. —Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Improved Student Resilience and Outcomes
Trauma-informed classrooms foster emotional regulation, resilience, and responsible decision-making—skills that are essential for academic achievement, long-term well-being, and reduced behavioral referrals.
Safer, More Supportive School Climates
Districts applying SCBF’s trauma-informed framework see up to a 50% reduction in disciplinary actions, physical altercations, and the need for crisis intervention. Students and staff alike benefit from a culture built on empathy, safety, and trust. —Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway
Increased Student Engagement and Attendance
Trauma-sensitive environments lead to a 30% boost in student engagement and participation. When students feel seen, safe, and supported, they re-engage with learning and begin to thrive. —Source: SAMHSA
Higher Educator Satisfaction and Retention
Over 80% of educators trained in SCBF’s trauma-informed practices report increased job satisfaction and confidence in supporting students’ emotional needs—reducing burnout and turnover. —Source: American Psychological Association
The Solution: SCBF Trauma Toolkit for Schools and Districts
The SCBF Trauma Toolkit brings together neuroscience, expressive arts, and evidence-based trauma-informed practices to help schools become healing-centered spaces where all students—especially those impacted by trauma—can thrive.
Designed specifically for educators, administrators, and district leaders, the Toolkit provides practical, actionable tools that support:
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Emotional regulation and stress management
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Student resilience and self-awareness
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A reduction in disruptive or aggressive behaviors
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Stronger academic and social outcomes
This comprehensive framework integrates expressive arts, CASEL-aligned Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and trauma-responsive strategies to rewire the trauma-affected brain and reignite a student’s love for learning.
When districts adopt the SCBF Toolkit, they don't just manage behavior—they create a culture of healing, connection, and long-term success.
The SCBF Trauma Toolkit includes
I. Trauma-Informed Professional Development for Educators and Administrators
Our professional development isn’t just informative—it’s transformative. SCBF equips school leaders and staff with neuroscience-backed, classroom-ready strategies to:
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Reduce aggressive or disruptive behaviors
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Re-engage students who shut down or withdraw
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Understand the deep impact of trauma on learning and behavior
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Move beyond trauma “awareness” into sustained, effective action
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Promote a culture of emotional and physical safety across school buildings
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Help students reconnect with their resilience and discover pathways to growth
Specialized BAT Team Training: Building Internal Capacity
As part of our commitment to sustainable change, SCBF offers exclusive training for your school or district’s Butterfly Action Team (BAT)—a hand-selected cohort of educators and staff trained to become trauma-informed champions.
Your BAT team will:
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Receive advanced training in trauma-responsive practices
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Lead school-wide implementation of SCBF strategies
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Serve as peer mentors and liaisons between staff and administration
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Cultivate a healing-centered school culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and connection
II. Access to SCBF’s Learning Management System (LMS)
Our robust LMS supports continuous learning and district-wide consistency with:
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Trauma training video modules tailored for education professionals
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Downloadable lesson plans, expressive arts prompts, and restorative practice tools
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Weekly classroom tips and monthly webinars featuring national trauma experts
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Direct access to SCBF consultants for real-time guidance
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CEU-compliant content to meet ongoing professional development requirements
III. The Butterfly Labyrinth: Expressive Arts Curriculum
SCBF’s flagship 12-week curriculum uses the metaphor of the labyrinth to guide trauma-impacted students from survival to stability.
Core Components Include:
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Art: Painting, sculpture, sketching, and creative expression
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Creative Writing: Journaling, poetry workshops, narrative therapy
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Gardening: Nature-based SEL and sensory regulation activities
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Mindful Movement: Breathwork, stretching, and grounding practices
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Music: Rhythm-based activities to support regulation and connection
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Daily Integration: Short, trauma-informed activities easily embedded into classrooms, SEL blocks, or wellness rooms
The Butterfly Labyrinth is ideal for Tier II and III intervention, alternative education settings, or school-based mental health supports. It transforms educational spaces into incubators of healing, where students learn to self-regulate, connect, and thrive.