RISE UP FROM TRAUMA

Join us for insights and networking opportunities at our summit.

Explore innovative approaches to mental health care.

Connect with experts in trauma-informed practices.

Gain tools for effective mental health interventions.

Breaking the Silence

3 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, Ph.D., CERTIFIED COACHES & TRAUMA SURVIVORS

27 ESSENTIAL BREAKOUT & WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
led by Doctors, Certified Coaches & Practitioners

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BEING THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS - BREAKING THE STIGMA ON TRAUMA & MENTAL HEALTH

Infinity

Come Learn and BE THE CHANGE NEEDED

2 Days
January 24 & 25 2025

WORLDWIDE VIRTUALLY

We are a group of dedicated trauma survivors and Certified Mental Health & Trauma professionals committed to advocacy for childhood trauma & trauma survivors by bringing forth awareness and early prevention on the aftereffects of trauma and their relation to mental health. Our mission is to educate and support individuals and communities by highlighting the importance of mental wellness for all ethnicities, ages, and cultures.

​This year, we are focusing on the collective efforts to educate our guests about the aftereffects of trauma in the mind and body, the correlation between trauma and mental health and emphasize how the side door approaches play a crucial role in healing and recovery process. By becoming more trauma-informed, we believe that individuals and communities can better support each other on the path to recovery. Join us in our mission to create a more informed, compassionate, and resilient society.

​Our speakers are Ph.D., Certified Trauma Coaches, Board Certified Mental Health Coaches, Certified Practitioners in various modalities, and brave Trauma Survivors. They not only have the advanced education in trauma, neuroscience, and neurobiology, but the life experiences too.

​3 Keynote Speakers: Unleashing the Power Within to Break the Silence, Transforming Toxic Pervasive Shame into Healthy Shame, and Panel of Three: Overcomer of Childhood Trauma ​with God

​27 Workshop & Breakout Sessions: Transforming the Mind with Restructuring through a Biblical Lens, Attachment and the Struggling Student, Well Regulated Teacher, Trauma-Informed Classroom, Neurographica Art (2 sessions offered), Going Deeper, Inner Child Work, Regulated Parents, Breathwork, Emotions, Feelings & Mood, Oh My, Healthy Shame Resourcing and Journaling, Neuroscience Behind Artistic Modalities, Waltzing, Self-Defense, Somatics, It's Not You! It's Your Family (Intergenerational Trauma), Healing Trauma as a Full Body Experience, Using Music to Heal Your Soul, Bridging the Gap: Building Connection to Resolve Relationship Conflicts, Heart-to-Heart: Practicing Connection and Conflict Resolution, Self-Care, Self-Care Interaction, Mindfulness and Meditation (more will be added when we get those topics)

​​We believe that in order to combat the trauma and mental health issues, we need to work together in our communities, schools and practices to bring forth more trauma-informed education. ​​This is important, as it helps develop an understanding as to what the neuroscience behind the aftereffects of trauma are and what ways WE can positively impact those who are struggling to find hope and foster recovery on their journey.

Our goal is to bring a greater awareness throughout the world to all persons and communities by expanding our efforts to help bring education, resources and programs available and to recognize trauma-informed individuals who are paving ways for change.

At our 2nd ANNUAL TRAUMA & MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, you'll hear from Ph.D. Doctors, Certified Trauma Coaches, Certified Practitioners, and Trauma Survivors use their expert trauma knowledge, side door modalities, neuroscience and life experiences to bring hope, encouragement and empowerment to everyone who attends.

​This conference invites EVERYONE who wants to gain knowledge and understanding about trauma and its aftereffects on the mind and body and how to foster recovery.

​CEs available for Certified Coaches (Global Trauma Institute, GTI) Social Workers, Family Marriage Therapists (NASW) Licensed Mental Health Professionals (CPD Group) Teachers (Dept of Education; nationwide) Foster and Adoptive Families (Dept of Job and Family; nationwide)

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What to Expect: Objectives

Breaking the silence to release the innate power

Profound insights and actionable strategies to enhance your trauma-informed approach

Expand your toolkit and deepening your practice

Learn new strategies and solutions for increased wellness, prevention, intervention, and healing by addressing the whole person.

​This is more than just a summit —it's a transformative experience dedicated to growth and healing.

This conference is for anyone wanting to learn more about developmental trauma and strategies that will help foster healing and recovery efforts.

We hope you will join us as we learn from leading experts, who will help us understand the impact of traumatic experiences and introduce healing strategies that will promote a deeper, more inner healing.

This conference has been approved for CEs (continuing education credits) by NASW for Social Workers and Family Marriage Therapist and
CPD which is an organization that is recognized by Professional Boards & Organizations worldwide. We recommend you checking with your licensing or certification boards to for CEs requirements when attending a conference.

CEs are APPROVED for Mental Health Professionals, Education Providers (Teachers, Principals, etc), Certified Coaches, & Pastors/Layperson

One Thing That Makes Our Summit Unique

WE ARE ALL TRAUMA SURVIVORS

Ph.D. Counselors, Certified Coaches, Practitioners, and Professionals

​​​Transforming The Mind with Restructuring Through a Biblical Lens- (Breakout) Gina Fox CNTS

Learn the neuroscience of how trauma affects the brain and nervous system. How that trauma affects our relationship with God. Through the use of restructuring and biblical principles, we can change the neurons for mindset change.

We will teach BOTH biblical principles and other principles for mindset change.

​Releasing Trauma on the Cellular Level (Workshop)
Brief Description: is an innovative workshop designed to delve into the profound effects of trauma on the body's cellular structure. Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on the psychological aspects of trauma, this workshop addresses the physiological imprints left at the cellular level, where trauma can linger and disrupt overall health.

Guests will explore how trauma is stored in the body's cells and learn practical techniques to release these deep-seated imprints. The workshop integrates includes somatic movements, trauma informed movements and relaxation techniques. By focusing on cellular health, the workshop aims to rejuvenate the body's natural healing mechanisms, promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Guests will leave with a deeper understanding of how trauma affects their bodies and equipped with tools to support ongoing healing and transformation. "Releasing Trauma on the Cellular Level" offers a unique and powerful approach to recovery, empowering individuals to achieve holistic wellness by addressing trauma at its core.​ SUPPLIES needed: Gel Pen, Small & Medium Sharpies, Colored Pencils and paper

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Attachment and the Struggling Student (Breakout) Alinda Quinn CATC

This course offers an overview of attachment styles and explores the ways that these styles and potential wounding show up in student behavior, performance, and relationships.

​​The Well-Regulated Teacher (Workshop)

This course examines the common states of the nervous system in non-medical terminology and how these states shift throughout our daily lives, especially for teachers The class offers tips to help educators recognize and regulate those states and co-regulate with students in an effort to sustain a more effective and fulfilling classroom experience.

The Trauma-Informed Classroom (Breakout)

The course, an introduction to trauma in the classroom, aims to raise educator awareness of trauma response behaviors among students and themselves. It offers trauma-sensitive strategies to foster warmth and safety in the learning environment. Attendees will walk away with a deepened ability to view student behavior through a trauma lens.

​Neurographica Art - 2-hour Session Hands on Workshop (Friday and Saturday) Wendy Apple, Certified Instructor NeuroGraphica®: Draw Your Way Free -

NeuroGraphica® is a simple yet powerful drawing technique that gives you access to your subconscious, allowing you to rewire your brain. Leveraging the science of neuroplasticity (neurons that fire together, wire together), we learn to draw ourselves into new patterns and set ourselves free.

​Breathwork (2-hour breakout & workshop in One) Amy Pagett - TICC, Breathwork Practitioner

Trauma changes the way we breathe. Survivors often hold their breath or take shallow inhales. This creates distress within the body & doesn't allow for optimal breathing.

Change the way you breathe, and it changes your life. Join Amy Pagett as she helps you connect to your breath using sensory awareness & somatic embodiment. Explore the science of breathing as well as gain practical breathing tools to help optimize your breathwork experience.

Parenting with a dysregulated Nervous System (Breakout)

Children are always coregulating with their caregivers. A regulated parent cultivates a healthy environment for a regulated child. Deepen your understanding of your nervous system and gain tools to help self-regulate. Just as trauma is generational so is healing. One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is self-regulation. A regulated caregiver parents from a place of connection rather than control.

​Self-Care (Breakout): Jeremiah Fulmer - CTCP, CATSS-A
This Breakout will provide an overview of Self-care and the importance of caring for ourselves to enhance our ability to care for our clients, patients, students and others that we work with and care for. This session includes a brief interactive Self-care assessment.

Self-Care (Workshop):
This is an interactive workshop where we dive a little deeper into assessing what Self-care looks like in our own lives. Together we will create a Self-Care plan that is custom to you that will give you actionable strategies you can put to use directly.

​Mindfulness Meditation (Breakout and Workshop in One) x 2 sessions - Robert Kehoe - Certified Advocate for Humanity
In this dynamic 90-minute session we’ll embark on a journey into the life-changing practices of mindfulness and meditation. Through thought provoking teaching and interactive exercises, your experience with me will begin to chart a way forward into a phase of transformation and realization. Mindfulness and meditation are closely connected, often overlapping, yet they serve distinct purposes within the broader practice of mental and emotional well-being.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of what’s happening around you and within you - your thoughts, emotions, sensations - without getting caught up in them. The goal is to cultivate a sense of awareness that carries into everyday life, helping you respond to situations more thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.

Meditation: Meditation is a broader practice that typically involves dedicating time to focus and calm the mind. There are various forms of meditation, and mindfulness meditation is one of them. In mindfulness meditation, the focus is often on the breath or bodily sensations, allowing you to observe your thoughts and feelings without attachment.
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Emotional Health / Emotions, Feelings & Mood, Oh my (Breakout) Jennifer Kindera - CTRC, Shame Practitioner

Learn to navigate and harness the power of your emotions in our trauma & shame journey. Discussion focused on what are the differences between emotions and feelings, where they start and how to manage them in conjunction with the nervous system, and how emotions influence our actions. Understanding the emotion of shame and how it impacts us!

​Healthy Shame Resourcing of Self & Others (Workshop)

Practical application of how to utilize our emotions and embrace our shame, process and key components of healthy shame.

-Self-care integration and reassessment (It's not just Netflix binges and chocolate!)

-Self-Compassion

-Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Bridges

-Repairing external shaming internally

Bring journal and paper, something to draw with!

​The Neuroscience Behind the Mental Health Benefits of Artistic Modalities (Breakout) Gabby Hull

Join this discussion and delve into the meditative, mind-body mental health benefits of Tai Chi and Waltzing. You'll learn how positive community connections and somatic modalities can foster healing and aid in the well-being of those recovering from trauma or addiction.

​​Waltzing (Workshop)

In this workshop, you'll learn how to Waltz! Explore this somatic modality to find how it decreases depression and anxiety, improves mood, and improves memory function. Not only does Waltzing benefit mental health, but it also fosters the understanding of respectful social etiquette.

​​Martial Mindset: Fighting The War in Our Heads (Workshop)

Join this self-defense workshop and explore the mental health benefits of learning self-defense. Not only does this somatic modality build confidence, but it also provides a sense of discipline and structure. Martial arts also aid in the recovery process by fostering a goal-oriented, growth mindset and provides positive outlets in a controlled environment.

Somatic Healing (Breakout one time only Saturday) Casey Head - Somatic Practitioner

How getting into the body utilizing somatic movement and somatic breath work helps heal trauma & PTSD. What we don’t express we repress and through this bottom-up approach to healing is another way to get below the surface of the unconscious mind.

It’s Not You! It’s your Family History (Breakout) Aja Rutledge Self-Alignment Coach

This workshop dives deep into the hidden effects of intergenerational trauma, exploring how inherited pain and behaviors shape family dynamics and individual experiences. Designed for those looking to break the cycles that have impacted their emotional and mental well-being, you'll gain a clear understanding of how trauma within the family system is passed down and how it affects your personal identity. Throughout the session, you’ll discover practical tools to recognize and interrupt harmful patterns within your family, while also learning strategies to heal from the impact of inherited trauma so you can reclaim your life and create a new, empowered path forward.

Healing Trauma as a Full Body Experience (Breakout)

In this session, we will explore trauma from a holistic perspective, understanding that healing must happen on a cellular level and through the body’s systems for true transformation. This workshop will guide you through the core aspects of addressing trauma, from recognizing the role of gut health and mineral deficiencies to tapping into your intuition and releasing trapped emotions stored in your body. By learning to work with your body’s innate intelligence, you’ll begin to unlock deeper layers of healing that conventional methods may overlook.

Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of how trauma is stored in the body and how addressing cells, the gut, and mineral imbalances can be powerful steps toward healing. You'll also gain practical techniques to release trapped emotions and reconnect with your intuition, giving you the tools needed for full-body trauma healing and ongoing wellness

The importance of body, mind and spirit in the journey to wellness.​

Heart-to-Heart: Practicing Connection and Conflict Resolution (Breakout) Alyssa Decker Coach and NLP

Dive deeper into the concepts introduced in the Bridging the Gap workshop with the breakout session, "Heart-to-Heart: Practicing Connection and Conflict Resolution." This interactive session offers a hands-on approach to applying the skills and techniques needed to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.​

In this breakout, you'll engage in an interactive group coaching session, where we demonstrate and practice relationship conflict resolution strategies using YOUR real-life scenarios.

​​Led by a practicing conflict coach, this breakout will provide practical tools and immediate practice to enhance your ability to connect and resolve conflicts with greater ease and understanding. Join us to turn theory into practice and make meaningful strides in your communication and relationship journey.

​​Bridging the Gap: Building Connection to Resolve Relationship Conflicts (Workshop)

Join Alyssa to learn how to forge bonds and connection, in a way that not only helps resolve conflict, but also avoids so many potential relationship pitfalls.

This session is designed to help you understand the underlying causes of ongoing conflicts and develop practical skills to foster meaningful connections with your partner, friends, or children.​

You'll learn how to:

- Identify and address the root causes of conflict

- Communicate empathetically and increase the chances of connection

- Build trust and understanding in your relationships (even the short term ones!)

- Implement tools and techniques to prevent and resolve disputes

Whether you're dealing with persistent issues or seeking to enhance your relationship dynamics, this workshop provides actionable insights and strategies to bridge gaps and create lasting harmony. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your relationships and find new paths to resolution and connection.​​​​​​​​

Dr. Judith Belton Ph.D.

​Empowering Your Inner Narrative: Unleashing Emotional Freedom

In this transformative keynote, we delve into the powerful role that narratives play in shaping our emotional and mental wellness. Join us as we explore the stories we inherit, create, and are conditioned to believe, and uncover how these narratives fuel our emotions.

​Vincent Castellanos - The Responsibly Principle

In "The Responsibility Principle," Vincent Castellanos offers a profound exploration into the interplay between resilience and responsibility, particularly through the lens of trauma recovery. This talk illuminates how childhood trauma can distort our understanding of responsibility, leading to either excessive or insufficient responsibility in adulthood. Castellanos guides us in redefining responsibility by recognizing its deep connection with resilience—an essential element for true recovery and personal growth.

By the end of this talk, you'll be inspired to embrace responsibility as a path to healing and empowerment, recognizing that true freedom from trauma begins with taking charge of your own recovery and wellbeing.

Join Vincent Castellanos on this transformative journey and discover how responsibility can become as natural and essential as breathing.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Gina Fox & Gabrielle Hull Turning Pain into Purpose: Harnessing Strength from Struggles

Childhood trauma can leave deep emotional scars, but many find healing and resilience through their faith in God. Trusting in God's love and plan can transform pain into a pathway for growth and deeper spiritual connection. Whether you are a believer or not, these speakers will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to embrace the suffering as you navigate a world of transformations and breakthroughs through your own healing and recovery process.

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