Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences
Habeeb Omoponle Adewuyi 1 * , Veronica Dwarika 1
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1 Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, Online First, pp. 1-16
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444

Article Type: Research Article

Published Online: 15 Jul 2025

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Schools can be the best places for students to get the support they need after experiencing trauma, but there don't seem to be enough studies on how secondary schools handle trauma. This study investigates the experiences of school counselors providing trauma-informed care (TIC), illuminating obstacles and methods for guaranteeing successful trauma care. A qualitative methodology was chosen based on a semi-structured interview guide. The themes and patterns from the data collection were presented through a thematic analysis of the collected data. The study produced three themes to answer the research questions. According to the findings, 50% of the participants knew about the TIC approach. A few counselors exhibited techniques for assisting students who have experienced trauma, like questioning and probing the student to learn more about their life circumstances. Additional assistance, such as workshops, training, and programs pertaining to trauma-related care, was also mentioned. The research findings yielded significant insights for educational ministries and administrators regarding the necessity of psychological services within the school, ultimately enhancing the quality of support for students.
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school counsellors students secondary schools trauma trauma-informed care
In-text citation: (Adewuyi & Dwarika, 2025)
Reference: Adewuyi, H. O., & Dwarika, V. (2025). Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Adewuyi HO, Dwarika V. Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Adewuyi HO, Dwarika V. Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
In-text citation: (Adewuyi and Dwarika, 2025)
Reference: Adewuyi, Habeeb Omoponle, and Veronica Dwarika. "Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (2025). https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
In-text citation: (Adewuyi and Dwarika, 2025)
Reference: Adewuyi, H. O., and Dwarika, V. (2025). Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
In-text citation: (Adewuyi and Dwarika, 2025)
Reference: Adewuyi, Habeeb Omoponle et al. "Exploring trauma-informed care in Nigerian secondary schools: The school counsellor's experiences". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202533444
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