Join the largest gathering of Trauma-Informed Educators dedicated to building Trauma-Responsive schools in Atlanta, GA.
This conference is for:
- Educators at all levels
- Principals & Administrators
- Counselors & Social Workers
- K-12, public & private
- Alternative/Specialty Schools
- Early Childhood Professionals
- Parents, caregivers, educators and those who support parents through child welfare, adoption and other family-focused systems.
Conference Schedule:
- Feb 16, 2025: Academy Day PreCon, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
- Feb 17-18, 2025: In-Person Conference, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
- Feb 20-21, 2025: Virtual Conference, Online
Are You a School Social Worker or Counselor? Here Are Some Workshop Ideas for This Year's Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference
Are you passionate about supporting trauma-affected students in your school? The 2025 Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference is packed with workshops and sessions designed specifically for school social workers and counselors. Here are a few standout options to help you foster resilience, emotional regulation, and equity in your school:
Workshops for Social Workers and Counselors:
- Academy Day: Empowering Trauma-Affected Youth: Cultivating Emotional Regulation through Mindfulness-Based Interventions – Presented by Laura Sharp, PsyD
- Discover practical mindfulness-based strategies that help students regulate emotions and improve their well-being.
- 1D & 1E: Poverty Paradigm Experience – Led by Rebecca Lewis Pankratz
- Gain a deeper understanding of how poverty impacts learning and behavior, and explore strategies to create equitable learning environments.
- 3B: How to Change the Trajectory of the School-to-Prison Pathway for Students – With Rebekah de Peo-Christner, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC & Amy Lawrence
- Learn actionable approaches to break the cycle of school discipline leading to incarceration.
- 4A: Equality, Equity, and Justice: Educational Trends Then and Now – Facilitated by Jade Jones, MS, MA, MEd
- Examine historical and current trends in education and how they impact trauma-affected youth.
- 5A: Creating Healing-Centered Communities: One School’s Journey from Tragedy to Hope – Presented by Melissa Zientara, MASE, CTRP-E, TIS, AEN
- Hear an inspiring story of how one school transformed its culture after a traumatic event.
- 6B: Improving Student Outcomes with Hope Theory – With Melissa Sadin, EdS
- Explore how hope-based strategies can foster resilience and enhance student success.
- Virtual 2B: Restorative Justice: Accountability vs. Intervention – Presented by Joe Brummer
- Understand how restorative justice practices can shift school culture from punishment to healing.
- Virtual 5D: Adoption’s Special Challenges in the Classroom – With Beth Syverson
- Learn to identify and address the unique needs of adopted students.
- Virtual 6C: Exploring How to Name Emotions through the Lens of Emotional Recognition through Auditory Awareness – Presented by Bridgette Melton, MS, CTRP-E
- Dive into innovative methods for helping students recognize and name emotions.
View Full Agenda and Register Here https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/conference/
School Administrators, Principals, Central Office, and Department Leads: Workshop Ideas for You
If you’re an administrator or lead decision-maker, these workshops will provide you with actionable strategies to create sustainable trauma-sensitive practices in your school or district:
Workshops for Administrators and Leaders:
- Academy Day: Now What? Putting Trauma-Informed Practice into Action: 5 Must Do’s for Schools – Led by James Moffett, MEd
- Move beyond theory and learn the key actions needed to create a trauma-informed school environment.
- 1F: Leverage Your Gifts: Transform Your Teams – With Tammy Fellers, MEd
- Discover how to build and sustain high-performing teams in a trauma-sensitive framework.
- 2C: A Whole School, Whole Child Framework to Move Past Training and Awareness into Action and Sustainability – Presented by Eulanda Thorne, MSC/CCMH & Elizabeth DuKonty, MSW
- Implement a holistic approach to trauma-sensitive education with long-term impact.
- 3C: Don’t Stop Believing: How Non-Certified Trauma-Sensitive Educators are Critical for Schoolwide Change – Facilitated by Jen Alexander, MA, NCC, SB-RPT
- Learn how to empower non-certified staff as key players in schoolwide trauma-responsive change.
- 5E: Alternative Step to Expulsion Program (ASTEP): Building Trauma-Informed Restorative Discipline Systems – Led by Elaine Swain, DSW & Savannah Santis
- Create alternatives to traditional punitive discipline by integrating trauma-informed restorative practices.
- 6G: Creating Trauma-Responsive Practices and Spaces for School Staff – With Matthew Bowerman, PhD
- Explore ways to support the well-being of educators and staff, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive.
- Virtual 1A: Trauma-Informed Conflict Management for Youth – Presented by Kathleen Hilchey, MEd, Q.Med
- Develop skills in conflict resolution that prioritize student healing.
- Virtual 4B: Educator Healing and Collective Care as the Foundation of Trauma-Responsive Schools – With Katie Raher, PhD, PPS
- Learn how to create a culture of care that prioritizes the well-being of both students and staff.
- Virtual 5A: Building Trauma-Informed Partnerships with Families and Communities – Presented by Tracy Leonard, MA & Sara Theis, DBA
- Strengthen school-community partnerships to support trauma-sensitive practices beyond the classroom.
This year’s conference promises to be an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who are committed to creating trauma-sensitive schools. Whether you’re on the front lines as a counselor or shaping policy as an administrator, these workshops will provide you with the tools and inspiration needed to foster healing and hope in your school community.
Don’t miss out—register today and join us in creating trauma-sensitive schools for all students!
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