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06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Pride is about authenticity, connection, and belonging. 🌈

At ATTACh, we know that healing happens in environments where people feel accepted for who they truly are. This Pride Month and every month, we stand with LGBTQ+ youth, families, and professionals—supporting inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed practices.

Together, we can create spaces where every story is valued and every identity is respected.

05/15/2026

This is a win win, attend for free, already paid for, CE's covered. Amazing opportunity

05/15/2026

Good Touch is critical

A short, gentle hug can do more than comfort a child; it can reshape the way their brain responds to stress. Even five seconds of warm contact triggers powerful chemical changes that help regulate the nervous system and promote emotional stability.

When a caregiver embraces a child, oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” is released. This hormone reduces stress, lowers cortisol levels, and supports healthy brain function. These brief moments teach the child that they are safe, loved, and supported.

Hugs also strengthen the neural pathways responsible for emotional regulation. Over time, repeated comforting contact builds resilience, helping children cope better with challenges, frustration, or fear. These small moments contribute to long-term mental and emotional wellbeing.

The effect is not limited to emotional benefits. Physiological changes, such as a slowed heart rate and calmer breathing, reinforce the brain’s ability to return to balance quickly after stress.

Caregivers can use these brief, intentional hugs throughout the day. Each embrace is more than affection—it is a neurochemical reset that supports learning, focus, and emotional growth. Simple daily touch becomes a powerful tool for nurturing a child’s brain and overall development.

04/28/2026

So Proud

NCAP Legacy Series: Irene Clements, MSW

04/28/2026

Proposal submission for 2027 is open. Visit www.attach.org and submit early.

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES CONFERENCE TRAINING CONTACT Real Healing Is Possible When you have tried it all and still feel like you haven’t made progress, we are here to join you in the struggle and provide lasting help. ATTACh provides families and professionals with the necessary tools to improve the