Sara Theis
Dr. Theis is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Millikin University in Illinois where she supports faculty incorporating entrepreneurial content in their disciplines as well as entrepreneurial activities throughout the community. A trained researcher, her focus is on understanding the impact of organizations that differentiate on social sustainability strategy have on stakeholders, society […]
Calm Kits in the Community Project
Attendees at the 5th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference have the opportunity to give to other educators and classrooms in the Houston area AND create a calm kit for themselves at our “Calm Kits in the Community” Project on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The project is free to all attending the in-person conference. Participants will […]
Casey Coombs
Casey Coombs’ passion for mental wellness fuels her creative work as a social media pioneer and talented communications guru. Her experience includes authentic storytelling for a variety of clients through essays, blogs and social media messaging. Casey has also done freelance photography and taught other photographers. Casey brings her creativity, focus on mental wellness and […]
Meet Jenna
Dr. Jenna Lichter is a life-long educator who has taught at the middle school, high school, and post-secondary level. She joins ATN with significant expertise in educational assessment and higher education leadership, nonprofit organizations and youth at risk. She has a wide range of teaching experiences, including high schools, middle schools, a state youth correctional […]
Jennifer Wheelehon
Jennifer Wheelehon has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, relationship building, event planning and fundraising. She has spent much of her career connecting individuals and businesses with organizations to meet philanthropic, volunteer, marketing, and community engagement goals. Since 2018, Jennifer has been the Director of Membership & Marketing for the Central Rhode Island […]
ATN’s COVID-19 Response
TOUCHING TRAUMA AT ITS HEART EMPOWERING TRAUMA-INFORMED FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES You are not alone ATN knows that the social distancing going on now can be VERY unsettling for our children impacted by trauma. Their early adversities cause them heightened anxiety when there are changes and when the adults in their world seem tense. Yet, […]
The RISE from Trauma Act – an Important Reason to Contact Your Senators
UPDATE 9/27/21: The RISE from Trauma Act is still in committee…now is a GREAT time to reach out to your Senators to get them behind this legislation. Six senators are sponsoring this bipartisan bill at this point. See below on how you can reach out. Now, before Congress heads into an August recess, is a […]
ATN Announces New PD Collaborative
The Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) is pleased to launch our Professional Development Collaborative (PD Collaborative), a highly talented group of trauma-informed educational experts available to provide PD training, consultation and support to school districts and organizations embarking on becoming trauma-informed. These professionals embody expertise in all facets of trauma-informed care and systems implementation including: […]
ATN Member Book Study: What Happened to You?
THIS BOOK STUDY HAS ENDED. Calling all ATN Members to join in the discussion of What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey. This 5-session book discussion will be led by ATN staff over Zoom – so grab your book and computer or tablet and join […]
In Memory of Drew Lacefield, LPC, NCC
ATN’s Board of Directors is sad to announce to passing of Drew Lacefield, a trauma-informed therapist, leader and businesswoman from Shawano, WI. Drew joined ATN’s Board of Directors in July 2020, bringing her background of counseling and leadership in local mental health, her previous experience of teaching in urban settings and her love for the […]