Previous Events

Building a trauma-responsive organization can serve as the backbone to providing compassionate, collaborative programming for clients, and supporting a happy, healthy, and resilient workforce. The Pathways Learning Network convened on April 10, 2023 to learn more about actionable steps to make your organization more trauma-responsive. Click here to read key takeaways from the event. The journey to becoming trauma-responsive starts

The Pathways Learning Network convened on Thursday, March 23 to learn about how school districts are going beyond the traditional academic structures to create inclusive learning environments and teach specific skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as “the process through which

Pathways to Resilience is co-sponsoring the inaugural Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma Monthly Speaker series event on Tuesday, January 24 from 12:00 –1:00 pm ET featuring Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founder and Director of Innovation of the Trauma Resource Institute and author of the book Building Resiliency to Trauma: the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models. Participants will learn about Elaine’s Community

The Pathways Learning Network convened on January 11, 2023 for a conversation about potential pathways for implementing trauma-responsive policies and programs at the state and federal levels. Pathways to Resilience was joined by the Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) to discuss areas where new governors’ platforms and federal investments may align in the movement for trauma-responsive policies

The Pathways Learning Network convened on December 15 to hear how courts in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee have implemented trauma-informed policies and programs to better support children and families. Many individuals who interact with the justice system have experienced significant trauma; to mitigate the impact of trauma and improve long-term outcomes, some courts have developed programs and policies that

On February 16, Pathways to Resilience co-sponsored the Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma Monthly Speaker series event featuring Ingrid Cockren, CEO of PACEs Connection. This event covered how historical trauma impacts American society, including the socio-political landscape of today as well as the health of Americans. Ingrid identified the links between historical trauma and the current mental health crisis,

Cherene Caraco often says “Help isn’t help if it isn’t helpful.” The Pathways Learning Network convened on November 30 to learn how to meaningfully engage trauma survivors and develop policies that support them at the state and local levels.  Cherene Caraco, Executive Director of the Promise Resource Network, and William Kellibrew, an international advocate for trauma survivors, each experienced traumatic

The Pathways Learning Network met on October 25 to learn about strategies for implementing Handle with Care, a model that helps law enforcement partner with schools and daycare centers to notify teachers and childcare workers when a child has been present at the scene of a traumatic event. CLICK HERE for a full summary of the strategies discussed. With just

The Pathways Learning Network convened on Wednesday, September 21 to discuss how the Neurosequential Model can help people respond to and care for children in developmentally appropriate ways in different settings. CLICK HERE for a full summary and key takeaways from the session. The conversation also explored lessons learned from implementation of the model in Arizona from Amy Meyertholen with

On Wednesday, July 20, Roy Wade, Jr., MD, PhD, MPH, MSHP joined the Pathways Learning Network to discuss his experience as a pediatrician working with children and families. CLICK HERE for a list of actionable strategies that policymakers can take to prevent and address the impact of racism and discrimination on trauma and toxic stress. Dr. Wade spoke about findings from