3rd Annual Trek to Heal Trauma is planned for October
Through the month of October, join our Trekkin’ to Heal Trauma event. This event is both a celebration of resilience and growth, and a global call to action for supporting the healing of children from the impact of early childhood trauma – the mission of the Attachment & Trauma Network since 1995. There is no single […]
Know Before You Go TSS2026ATN
Know Before You Go We are thrilled to welcome you to ATN’s 9th Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference this week! To ensure you have the best possible experience, we’ve put together a quick guide covering everything you need to know before you arrive. The Essentials Dates: June 27-29, 2026 Location: Hilton Antaole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, […]
Sun, Soccer & Family Fun @ CTSS2026
Our 2026 Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference is a unique opportunity for a family get-away and amazing conference all rolled up into one! The Hilton Anatole in Dallas has some exciting FIFA-related events in addition to their amazing JadeWaters Resort that is included in all guests’ hotel fees. We’ve adjusted our conference schedule for lighter course […]
#BRCC2026 Keynote & Plenary Speakers Announced
The Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc. (ATN) is excited to announce our keynote and plenary speakers for our 2nd annual Building Resilient Communities for Children virtual conference, September 17 & 18, 2026. REGISTRATION IS OPEN – CLICK HERE Robert Anda, MD. Dr. Anda spent 20 years conducting research as a medical officer in the US […]
Beyond the Headlines: What a Recent Associated Press Investigation Gets Wrong About Calo Programs, Adopted Children, and Residential Treatment
Recently, the Associated Press published an article focusing on an investigation into adopted children and residential treatment centers, or RTCs, titled “Adopted and Locked Away; Kids Promised Forever Homes Instead Confined in For-profit Institutions.” Although this investigation raises legitimate concerns about safety, oversight, and the commercialization of behavioral health services for children that should not […]
Scam Alert: ATN Does Not Sell Attendee Lists via 3rd Parties
⚠️ IMPORTANT: ATTENDEE LIST SCAM ALERT It has come to our attention that several unauthorized third parties are emailing our community claiming to sell our conference attendee lists. Please be advised: We do not sell our attendee lists. ATN does not authorize any third party to sell or distribute contact data from our events. Official […]
Trauma-Informed Insight Series
The Trauma-Informed Insight Series is designed to offer short, practical reflections for educators, caregivers, and child-serving professionals who are working to create safer, more connected, and more trauma-sensitive environments for children. Each insight focuses on one key idea that can shift the way we understand behavior, build relationships, support regulation, and respond to children with […]
Not-To-Miss Workshops for Counselors & Social Workers – CTSS2026
Calling all Social Workers & School Counselors! We know how critical you are to creating trauma-sensitive schools. This is why CTSS has always had important information for your professional development at every conference. This year we have these amazing sessions that you do NOT want to miss: Academy Day: Emotional Liberation: Fundamental Skills for Future […]
Schools Bring Case Studies to CTSS2026
Did you say Case Study? Well, this year’s Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference 2026 delivers SO many case studies. There’s so much wisdom to learn from other schools that are implementing trauma-sensitive schools programs. We’re excited to have these changemakers tell us about what is happening in their schools from all across the US. Stanton School […]
First Time @ CTSS – Here’s What You Shouldn’t Miss
Is this your first Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference? You’re not alone! More than half of our attendees are here for the first time. Want to know where to start? Sessions are categorized “Introductory” or “Advanced”. You’re welcomed to attend either. The Introductory sessions will spend time covering fundamental topics like: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) study, […]