Rebekah Drumsta

Rebekah Drumsta - ATN Board Member

For over two decades, Rebekah has held a global presence through devoting her efforts to various nonprofits and organizations.  Her background is diverse, including educational and mental health content development, international relations, and public speaking. Currently, Rebekah is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of NPE Friends Fellowship, a global non-profit organization which assists individuals, and […]

Flash Sale: BOGO – TSS2024 In-Person (Dallas) Conference

FLASH SALE – BOGO for #TSS2024ATN Through the generosity of our corporate donors, ATN is able to offer our In-Person (Dallas, TX) portion of the conference as a Buy One- Get One Free registration through Monday, February 5, 2024.  This is a one-time flash sale to enable those of you who haven’t yet committed to […]

Trauma-Informed Certification Coming Soon!

Trauma-Informed Certification - Level 1

ATN’s new Trauma-Informed Certification Program will be launching in mid-2024! Watch Here for Updates Now’s a great time to plan on a Trauma-Informed Certification from ATN this summer!  ATN’s Certification Program is created for ANYONE who wants  to better understand how trauma impacts children and what we can do to help build safety and resilience […]

New Books for 2024

Happy 2024!  We’re back with some incredible trauma-informed, resilience-building books that we at the Attachment & Trauma Network would highly recommend you adding to your reading list. These books run the gamut of purposes, audiences, and styles.  The one thing they have in common is they’re all based in solid trauma-informed theory and focused on […]

Trauma-Responsive: Definition

We at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) think it is important to specifically define the terms that are frequently used in the trauma movement.  Being a presence in this field since 1995, we have studied and developed the definitions of Trauma-Aware; Trauma-Informed; Trauma-Sensitive and Trauma-Responsive as we use them and believe reflect some important […]

Trauma-Sensitive: Definition

We at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) think it is important to specifically define the terms that are frequently used in the trauma movement.  Being a presence in this field since 1995, we have studied and developed the definitions of Trauma-Aware; Trauma-Informed; Trauma-Sensitive and Trauma-Responsive as we use them and believe reflect some important […]

Trauma-Informed: Definition

We at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) think it is important to specifically define the terms that are frequently used in the trauma movement.  Being a presence in this field since 1995, we have studied and developed the definitions of Trauma-Aware; Trauma-Informed; Trauma-Sensitive and Trauma-Responsive as we use them and believe reflect some important […]

Trauma-Aware: Definition

We at the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) think it is important to specifically define the terms that are frequently used in the trauma movement.  Being a presence in this field since 1995, we have studied and developed the definitions of Trauma-Aware; Trauma-Informed; Trauma-Sensitive and Trauma-Responsive as we use them and believe reflect some important […]

Kimberly Smathers, Vice President

Kimberly Smathers

Kimberly Smathers has 20 years of experience – as a business leader, advocate, consultant, and researcher – in working toward person-centered and equitable approaches to enhancing health and well-being. In her consulting practice, she advances system change opportunities to promote the well-being of individuals living with complex clinical and social needs, including experiences of trauma, […]

Wine Tasting: Marietta, Georgia

HEY ATLANTA! You are invited to a WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Saturday, October 14, 2023 Marietta Wine Market benefitting THE ATTACHMENT & TRAUMA NETWORK, INC. (ATN) Wine – Snacks – Live Music – Fun And a chance to learn more about how ATN’s programs provide healing and resilience for children impacted by trauma. At ATN, our […]