17th Annual Northeast Georgia Trauma Conference

Resilient Bodies, Connected Minds: Somatic and Neurobiological

Tools for Trauma Recovery in Kids

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain how trauma impacts the body and brain in children
• Use somatic techniques to regulate the nervous system
• Identify and expand a child’s Window of Tolerance
• Integrate movement, rhythm, and storytelling to promote resilience and reconnection

Wounds That Wire Us: 

The Neuroscience of Trauma and Its Fallout

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the neurobiological mechanisms involved in the trauma response (e.g., HPA axis, limbic system, vagal tone).
• Identify how early trauma (ACEs) influences brain development and risk for mental health disorders and substance use.
• Explain the link between trauma, attachment disruptions, and behavioral health outcomes across the lifespan.
• Apply key trauma-informed principles to clinical or educational settings for more effective interventions and support.