Trauma-Informed Training, Workshops, and Professional Development
Trauma Aware. Healing Centered. Positive Change.
As part of UpTIC’s mission to equip systems and communities with trauma-informed knowledge and strategies, Dr. Kendra McLaughlin, PhD, LPC-S, offers training, workshops, professional development, and other speaking engagements designed to educate, inspire, and empower audiences to recognize trauma, foster resilience, and create environments that support healing and connection.
Whether you’re planning a conference, professional development event, school training, or organizational workshop, these presentations provide clarity and tools rooted in trauma-informed care that participants can use immediately in their work and daily interactions.
Why invite a Trauma-Informed Speaker?
Becoming trauma-informed isn’t just about learning the basics — it’s about shifting how we understand behavior, respond to others, and cultivate environments that support healing. UpTIC’s speaking engagements:
Translate complex trauma research into practical, accessible insights
Prioritize healing-centered, compassionate frameworks
Support organizations and professionals in moving beyond awareness into the integration of trauma-informed practice
Builds on trauma-informed care foundations to support tangible implementation in real-world settings.
Dr. McLaughlin draws on her extensive clinical background and experience leading professional development for educators, caregivers, mental health professionals, and community groups, helping audiences move toward trauma-responsive action and meaningful systems change.
For a list of current trainings, click here. You can also learn more on the Trauma Training/Consulting page.
Audience & Format
AUDIENCES SERVED:
Educators, School Administrators, Support Staff
Community and Nonprofit Professionals
Foster/Adoptive Families/Caregivers
Mental Health and Social Service Providers
Conference and Event Attendees
FORMATS AVAILABLE:
Workshops, Trainings, and Professional Development
Breakout Sessions
Keynotes
Virtual or in-person presentations
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spearman ISD
Rethinking Discipline: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Student Behavior
This is a closed event for Spearman ISD Staff only.
UpTIC Summer 2026 Training Sessions
UpTIC’s Summer Training Sessions have been postponed. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date!
Region 16 Safety Summit
Dr. Kendra McLaughlin will be presenting two sessions of Trauma on the Front Lines: Crisis Response through a Trauma-Informed Lens. UpTIC will also have a booth at the Region 16 Safety Summit. We would love to see you there!
Sign up on the Region 16 website.
Behavioral Health Symposium
Dr. Kendra McLaughlin is excited to return as a speaker at the Resilience Rising: Behavioral Health Symposium in Clovis, NM! Click “View Event” to learn more.
Clovis Municipal Schools
8:30-4 pm MST for Bella Vista educators only.
5:30-6:30 pm MST for parents and guardians of Bella Vista students.
Region 16 Counselor Celebration
Come check out UpTIC’s booth at the Region 16 Counselor Celebration. Sign up on the Region 16 website.
Past Speaking Engagements
2023
February - Redeemer Christian Church
March - Redeemer Christian Church
November - Amarillo Area Mental Health Professionals
December - Region 16 Education Support Center
2024
February - Texline ISD
June - Region 16 Safety Summit
June - Portales Municipal Schools
August - Spearman ISD
November - Clovis Behavioral Health Symposium
2025
January - Portales Municipal Schools
February - United Way of Eastern New Mexico
February - TCA Professional School Counselors Conference
June - Portales Municipal Schools
November - Texas Association of School Psychologists Convention
2026
January - Clovis Municipal Schools
February- Clovis Municipal Schools | Educator session
February - Clovis Municipal Schools | Parent session
April - Clovis Behavioral Health Symposium
June - Region 16 Safety Summit
Schedule a Speaking Event
If your school, organization, or event is looking for a trauma-informed speaker who brings clarity, compassion, and real-world insights, we’d love to hear from you! Contact UpTIC today!