Welcome to the 11th Annual Virtual
Trauma-Informed Care Conference
Overcoming Obstacles: Recovery is a Journey
September 24–26, 2025
Last year, we were thrilled to welcome our largest virtual audience yet - 652 participants! Recognized as one of the state's premier conferences, we take great pride in fostering a dynamic space where diverse service providers come together to learn, connect, and grow.
Once again, several state and local agencies have partnered to bring you this impactful event. The 2025 conference will center around the theme: "Overcoming Obstacles: Recovery is a Journey." This theme reflects resilience, strength, and hope that fuel progress, even in the face of challenges. Life is a journey, and each day offers an opportunity to take another step forward—toward healing, growth, and a brighter future.
PRESENTED BY
Trauma-Informed Knowledge
This year's conference will include keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Up to 14.5 continuing education hours have been requested from various disciplinary boards.
Keynote Presenters
Day 1
Simon Benn
Blossom – Resilience, Resources, and Relationships for Adoptive Parents
Nikisha Ware, Ph.D.
You are the Vessel: Reclaiming Your Worth to Receive What’s Meant for You
Day 2
Matthew Vasquez, Ph.D. LMSW
Long-Term Trauma: From Science to Solutions
Avery Brewton, LCSW, RCP
Responders: The R3 Model for Ritual, Recovery, and Relational Leadership in Times of Uncertainty and Complex
Change
Day 3
Gloria Morrow, Ph.D.
The Things That Make Men Cry
Sidney Smith, LCSW
Addiction, Bias, and Stigma: Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking
What Attendees Are Saying
There was information on a variety of perspectives and approaches that will help me improve my current practice.
The ease of navigating the conference platform, the session topics were diverse, the camaraderie among participants despite being virtual, and the CEUs.
I like how rooted the research was in many of the presentations. I also liked that many went deeper than just the “introductory” trauma information.
