Trauma-Informed Magnets Available
Our very popular magnet is now AVAILABLE in our store! US SALES ONLY!!! For sales outside the United States (including Canada and Mexico), please contact before purchase, since shipping is higher for the magnets. Check our bulk pricing for the best deals. 1,3, 5+ magnets are the best deals. Description: 4″x6″ magnet for reminding us […]
When The Political Becomes Personal
Last week was just plain emotionally exhausting! As the mom of a child who experienced severe early childhood trauma, a mom who has spent the last two decades immersed in the study of what these early traumas (abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, separation from your parent) do to the developing brains of infants and toddlers, […]
ATN Responds #KeepFamiliesTogether
UPDATED JUNE 21, 2018 On June 20, 2018, President Trump signed an Executive Order halting the practice of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the U.S. border illegally. There is still more work needed, however, as the President’s E.O. does not address what is to be done with the more than 2,300 […]
Robert Hull Joins ATN’s Advisory Council
June 2017. The Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), the voice for traumatized children, their families, their schools & their communities since 1995, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Hull to their Advisory Council. Robert Hull, MA, ED, Ed.S, MHS is an award-winning career educator, special education administrator, professor and school psychologist. His expertise […]
ATN Members Recognized as Trailblazers in Trauma-Informed Schools
June 2017. Melissa Sadin & Julie Beem were recognized on behalf of ATN’s Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Program as “being a trauma-informed trailblazer and making a difference in the lives of children!” This recognition was presented at the first ever Trauma-Informed Schools Conference held in St. Louis June 12-13. ATN was one of handful of organizations […]
Adoption Today’s June Issue on Attachment & Trauma Now Available…for FREE
June 2017. Don’t miss Adoption Today magazine’s FREE June issue on Attachment & Trauma. To address the long-term effects of abuse and neglect on children, including trauma and attachment issues, Adoption Today has dedicated its entire June issue to helping foster and adoptive parents meet the needs of children who have been affected by early […]
ATN Board Kicks off 2017 With Three New Program Groups
As the Attachment & Trauma Network(ATN) begins its 22nd year as the Voice for Traumatized Children and Their Families, the Board of Directors is streamlining the programs offered by the organization. “For two decades, we’ve done incredible work providing support, education and advocacy for families of traumatized children and for others who work with our […]
Meet your new blog manager
My name is Laura, I’m a college professor (French and Spanish) in Kentucky, and I am a now-single (circa 2012) mom to three who are now 20, 17, and 14. About this time last year, I hit parenting rock bottom, again, and was forced to make hard decisions. ATN was there to help. I believe […]
ATN Angel Encore: Julie Beem
In celebration of ATN’s 2016 Angels in Adoption award, we’re profiling ATN members who have helped ATN win the award — and who have themselves been Angels to families and children. Editor’s note: Many contributors remember that first time an ATN member saved our life. Some ATN members have saved many lives, and so for them, […]
ATN Angel Encore: Stephanie Reh Garde
In celebration of ATN’s 2016 Angels in Adoption award, we’re profiling ATN members who have helped ATN win the award — and who have themselves been Angels to families and children. Editor’s note: Many contributors remember that first time an ATN member saved our life. Some ATN members have saved many lives; for them, we […]