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 with speakers and 30-minute breakouts all designed with educators in mind. Plus attendees have 30 days to watch recordings from the other tracks of the conference. We know you’ll be inspired by professionals in those tracks as well: Parenting/Caregiving, Youth Justice, Communities and Counselor/Therapists.
Education Track Schedule:
Monday, June 23, 2025
Opening Keynote: How Positive Patters of Stress Create Resilience: Understanding the Difference Between Adversity and Advantage – Bruce Perry, MD, PhD
1B. Reducing Stress in Schools: A Principal’s Perspective – Mathew Portell, MEd
2B. Trauma-Informed Restorative Practice in Education: A Conversation with Margaret Thorsborne & Joe Brummer
3B. The Heart of the Matter: Building and Healing within Trauma-Responsive Communities – Matthew Bowerman, EdD
Special Event: Lifting the Veil on Adoption – a Documentary Project – Brighid O’Shaughnessy, LMSW
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
4B. Plenary Session – Capturing Students’ Hearts… Even the Ones Who Push Your Buttons – Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH
5B. How our Brains Learn, Feel, Behave and Socialize when there is Adversity and Trauma – Lori DeSautels, PhD and Rob Beltz, MEd
6B. Brain-Based De-escalation – Megan Yoder, MS
7B. Brain Breaks and Co-Regulation Strategies in Action: Trauma-Sensitive Tools for Thriving Students – Ginger Healy, LCSW
Closing Session: How Clear is Your Diamond? Using Sports & Exercise to Build Sanctuary for Youth facing Adversity – Martin Simms
