Lori Desautels will be a special guest at The Learning Brain Exchange
At this year’s Learning Brain Exchange, we are honored to welcome Dr. Lori Desautels, an internationally recognized educator, author, and pioneer in Applied Educational Neuroscience. Her work bridges the gap between brain science and classroom practice—empowering educators to understand how the brain, body, and relationships shape learning and behavior. Who Is Dr. Lori Desautels? Dr. […]
Zaretta Hammond to Keynote at The Learning Brain Exchange
ATN is honored to announce Zaretta Hammond, a leading voice in culturally responsive teaching, neuroscience-informed pedagogy, and equity in learning as the Opening Keynote speaker for our 2026 Learning Brain Exchange conference. She will be bringing a message to help us unlock how children’s brains learn, how we teach, and how we adapt learning environments […]
ATN Statement on Dismantling of Federal Special Education
At the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), we are deeply alarmed by the federal government’s decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, including its Special Education division, and by the recent resurgence of rhetoric and executive orders promoting “zero tolerance” and “tough discipline” in schools. The reduction in workforce has gutted key offices—including the […]
Healing Despair and Moral Injury in Educators – Regulated & Relational Ep 106
For those who are not yet listeners to ATN’s podcast, Regulated & Relational, this new episode could be a great place to start. In Episode 106, Sheri Kreher, LCSW and the Trauma, Illness, and Grief (TIG) Coordinator for 24 school districts through the Genesee BOCES gives us her insight into Moral Injury and how this […]
Trekkin’ to Heal Trauma 5K 2025
Join us for the second annual Trekkin’ to HealTrauma 5K in honor of World Trauma Day, October 17, 2025 Participate from anywhereby completing your 5K any time between October 10-24, 2025. Together, we aim to cover the circumferenceof the Earth—bringing global attention tochildhood trauma, resilience, and the healing power of community. Sign Up Now!Register […]
Summer Reading List 2025 – Become More Trauma-Informed This Summer
Happy Summer! It’s almost here… As you’re making your plans for the coming summer months, you may be thinking about what you want to read. We’ve “got you” at ATN with the recommendation of some great reads that will help you in your trauma-sensitive, attachment-focused journey. Here are Must Reads that I recommend for parents, […]
Parenting Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2025
Plenary Session: Changing How We See People Changes People Plenary Speaker: Robyn Gobbel, MSW For 30 years, the Attachment & Trauma Network has been committed to supporting families of children impacted by early childhood trauma. This track is full of expertise, compassion, understanding and strategies for anyone caring for a child with trauma-based challenges and […]
Youth Justice Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2025
Plenary Session: Trauma-Informed Care in Juvenile Justice: Challenges and Opportunities Plenary Speaker: Keith Cruise, PhD Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice The Youth Justice track includes workshops for both those working in Juvenile Justice and those working in Child Welfare, because we know often the children we are served are impacted by both systems. […]
Clinician Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2025
Plenary Session: Helping Kids Recover from Developmental Trauma: A Brain-Based Approach Register Here Plenary Speaker: Jon Baylin, PhD This track’s presenters are experts in trauma-informed and attachment-focused interventions and strategies for counselors and therapists that truly help children impacted by developmental trauma. These workshops provide an opportunity to explore new ideas and tools you could […]
Schools Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2025
Plenary Speaker: Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH, Brave Brains Plenary Session: Capturing Students’ Hearts…Even the Ones Who Push Your Buttons This line up of veteran educators is bringing us the best that Trauma-Sensitive Schools have to offer! In addition to the Plenary session and 6 workshops in the Schools/Education Track, there will be networking sessions, coffee chats […]