Trauma Consulting - Training
Counseling - Supervision
Counseling/Supervision - Amarillo (in person), Texas (virtual)
Consulting/Training - Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and beyond
Trauma-Informed Training & Support
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Educators, Foster Families, and Helping Professionals!
UpTIC gives you the tools and understanding to better support today’s children and youth.
UpTIC’s goal is to provide actionable steps you can implement to reduce stress, build confidence, and bring healing. We realize that each person, family, school, and community is unique, so we tailor our services to best meet your needs.
If you have tried all the traditional strategies and nothing seems to work, reach out today to Discuss Training/Consulting.
Hi, I’m Dr. Kendra McLaughlin, Phd, LPC-S.
I’m committed to bringing healing to children and youth who have been negatively impacted by life’s challenges.
I have worked with children and youth who have been impacted by trauma, adversity, and toxic stress since 2008. While overcoming hardships is not always easy, healing is possible. In addition to counseling services, I provide training/professional development and consultation services to transform schools, foster care homes/agencies, and communities into systems that are sensitive to the needs of those with complex backgrounds. To learn more about my education and background in this field, click “learn more” below!
Specializing in supporting trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practices to promote healing.
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UpTIC strives to provide you with up-to-date research and interventions to help you serve those you work with to the fullest.
Popular training topics cover trauma, the brain, attachment, regulation, and practical strategies to easily implement.
Training/Consulting is for teachers, administrators, foster/adoptive parents, parents, and communities.
UpTIC is an approved Continuing Education Provider with the Texas Education Association.
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If your child/teen is struggling at school, at home, or in their relationships with others, they may benefit from counseling. Counseling provides a safe space for children/teens to discuss life’s concerns while engaging in activities that help them feel comfortable.
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LPC Associates in Texas are required to be under the supervision of a Board Approved Supervisor while obtaining their 3,000 clinical hours. Supervision is conducted according to the standards required by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
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Nurture Groups are an effective and fun way to teach children and teens new skills. Based on research, these groups specifically work to improve relationships (attachment), emotional regulation, and skill building.
Let’s work together!
Why UpTIC? Healing from trauma begins with understanding how trauma impacts the brain and body. This starts with increasing (Up) knowledge of trauma-informed care (TIC) and moves into integrating trauma-informed practices within everyday life. This integration brings an “uptic” in positive behaviors, school attendance, achievement, attachment, and resilience. UpTIC’s mission is to bring healing one child at a time through collaboration with school districts, caregivers, foster/adoptive families, and community agencies to create rich environments for children to flourish.
UpTIC will work with you to implement proactive strategies for regulation and relationships, reducing the time spent managing unwanted behavior.