Education Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026
Plenary Speaker: Rae Hughart, MEd Plenary Session: The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support – and How to Fix It 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 7 workshops […]
Clinician Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026
Plenary Speaker: Karen Buckwalter, LCSW Plenary Session: The Hidden Legacy: How Parents’ Attachment Histories Shape Their Children’s Lives This track’s presenters are experts in trauma-informed and attachment-focused interventions and strategies for counselors and therapists that truly help children impacted by developmental trauma. These workshops provide an opportunity to explore new ideas and tools you could […]
Education Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026
Plenary Speaker: Rae Hughart, MEd Plenary Session: The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support – and How to Fix It 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 7 workshops […]
Bring Your Whole Team to CTSS2026
The Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference is best experienced TOGETHER! So bringing as many of your team as possible is the BEST way to plan for this year’s CTSS2026 in Dallas, TX. Our group rate starts with only seven (7) people buying tickets at once. Here are our tips for getting the most out of this […]
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, […]
Triangulation Explained: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers
We hadn’t received a call about triangulation in a while. A decade or so ago, the conversations were frequent about the chaos created when other adults in the life of a family misinterpret what’s really happening based on what the child with attachment disorder says. So, I listened to this mom and felt somewhat “rusty” […]
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 […]
Summer Reading List 2025 – Become More Trauma-Informed This Summer
Happy Summer! It’s almost here… As you’re making your plans for the coming summer months, you may be thinking about what you want to read. We’ve “got you” at ATN with the recommendation of some great reads that will help you in your trauma-sensitive, attachment-focused journey. Here are Must Reads that I recommend for parents, […]