Celebrating 30 Years of Thriving – Children & Families, Schools Communities!
Because they deserve a chance to thrive… Since 1995, ATN has been focused on helping children impacted by trauma to thrive. As we celebrate ATN’s 30th anniversary, we’re inviting you to be a part of this celebration in these important ways: A Chance to Thrive…ATN’s Giving Tuesday Campaign. Our Staff and Board of Directors invite […]
Resources to Help Distressed Children
Children are living in challenging times these days – natural disasters, wars, unsafe neighborhoods…the list seems to get bigger instead of smaller. For children in the US there are two unique situations that can cause significant trauma that are sadly occuring frequently — ICE raids and school shootings. Several have reached out to ATN asking […]
Lori Desautels will be a special guest at The Learning Brain Exchange
At this year’s Learning Brain Exchange, we are honored to welcome Dr. Lori Desautels, an internationally recognized educator, author, and pioneer in Applied Educational Neuroscience. Her Tuesday morning session will be focused on the new MTSS for Adults framework her team has developed. Supporting Adults’ Nervous Systems for Healthier Children and Youth MTSS for Adults. […]
Zaretta Hammond to Keynote at The Learning Brain Exchange
ATN is honored to announce Zaretta Hammond, a leading voice in culturally responsive teaching, neuroscience-informed pedagogy, and equity in learning as the Opening Keynote speaker for our 2026 Learning Brain Exchange conference. Her keynote is entitled: And Still We Rise: Using the Science of Learning to Encourage Post-Traumatic Growth. Learning requires challenge. Yet, as educators, […]
Healing Despair and Moral Injury in Educators – Regulated & Relational Ep 106
For those who are not yet listeners to ATN’s podcast, Regulated & Relational, this new episode could be a great place to start. In Episode 106, Sheri Kreher, LCSW and the Trauma, Illness, and Grief (TIG) Coordinator for 24 school districts through the Genesee BOCES gives us her insight into Moral Injury and how this […]
Trekkin’ to Heal Trauma 5K 2025
Join us for the second annual Trekkin’ to HealTrauma 5K in honor of World Trauma Day, October 17, 2025 Participate from anywhereby completing your 5K any time between October 10-24, 2025. Together, we aim to cover the circumferenceof the Earth—bringing global attention tochildhood trauma, resilience, and the healing power of community. Sign Up Now!Register […]
New Jersey: Trekkin’ to Heal Fun Walk & Resource Fair
Join us at Montgomery Veterans Park 235 Harlingen Road Belle Mead, NJ 08502 Saturday, November 22. 2025 11:00 – 2:00 ATN is honored to co-host the Mayor’s Walk for Wellness in Montgomery Township, NJ to spread awareness about healing early childhood trauma. The event is open to all. Come learn about local and national resources […]
Teachers Troubleshooting Trauma-Based Behavior is Back…and FREE
Is there a situation in your class that’s challenging you? Not sure how to respond to a student’s behavior? We have sessions scheduled this fall where teachers can discuss your challenging situations with veteran Trauma-Informed Educators. We’ll be talking about the challenges we all face as we try to implement trauma-informed strategies and shift our […]
REGISTRATION OPEN: The Learning Brain Exchange
Join us at The Learning Brain Exchange — ATN’s NEWEST Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference. This 5-track conference gives educators the neuroscience-based background and tools needed to help students learn and thrive. Come explore the Science of Learning and the Importance of Connected, Resilience-Focused, Hopeful Leadership in our schools. February 16 & 17, 2026 Virtual Early […]
New Orleans: Trekkin’ to Heal Trauma 5K- Oct 18
Join us on Saturday morning, October 18 @ 7:30 am Loyola College of Law 526 Pine Street We’ll run a 5K to bring awareness and raise funds to help children heal from early childhood trauma. Professor Nicole Tuchinda (an ATN Board member) is hosting this event. Register using the QR code or the link below. […]