Conference Description:
Environmental stress and trauma refer to the societal and psychological distress experienced by individuals due to significant stressors in their surrounding environment. This can include natural disasters, climate change, pollution, extreme weather events, social and political instability, chronic exposure to community violence, overcrowding, or poor living conditions, among others. Environmental stress can have significant negative impacts on physical and emotional health and well-being, which can become overwhelming and disrupt a person's sense of safety and stability in their everyday functioning. Furthermore, the ripple effects of environmental stress can extend beyond the individual to impact several systems, including family, school and community, deepening inequities and injustices.
The 10th Biennial Trauma Conference, sponsored by the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of environmental stress. The conference is designed for those that deliver services to children and families who have experienced trauma. Attendees will have opportunities to learn and practice appropriate, culturally relevant, trauma-informed intervention and prevention approaches to combat hopelessness and foster healing. Specifically, the conference aims to incorporate the latest research and current trends in the field of trauma and provide practical tools, resources and strategies to mitigate the effects of environmental stress and trauma and to cultivate individual, family and community resilience.
When: October 3, 2025
Location: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, Towson, Maryland
Registration Fee:
- Conference Day………………..$250
Registration Opens in June
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Child Serving Professionals and Paraprofessionals, Criminal Justice Professionals, Community Service Organization Professionals, Legislators, Faith-Based Providers, Medical and/or Forensic Professionals, Community Service Providers, Military Providers, Members of Community Organizations, Organizational Leaders, Academic Faculty/Staff
Call for Proposals:
Proposals from service providers and professionals with expertise in areas relating to evidence-based and supported practices, specific populations, practice-based trauma interventions, and strategies for emotional wellbeing, healing and recovery in families, schools and communities are welcome. We are looking for presentations designed to actively engage participants in the learning process.
The submission period ends April 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST. Acceptance notices will be sent to lead presenters via email by May 12, 2025. Submission form PDF / Submission form WORD