ATN Joins the National PTA’s Legislative Conference (LegCon)
The Attachment & Trauma Network was invited to join the National PTA’s Legislative Conference (LegCon) to help educate and support the conference’s delegate on the plank in their platform to “promote youth mental health, address childhood trauma and assist families struggling with addiction. Julie Beem, ATN’s Executive Director along with Board Vice President, Kimberly Smathers […]
Rebekah Drumsta
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 […]
Trauma-Informed Certification Now Available!
ATN’s new Trauma-Informed Certification Program is NOW AVAILABLE! Buy Here Who is this for? 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 — and to show your understanding of trauma-informed care and how it applies to […]
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 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 […]