10/06/2026
Join us next week for our TA Tuesday hour on *Mindfulness in Practice*, featuring guest speakers from UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Dr. Laura Rohm and Emily Allen, MA
Register (for free) here: https://ar.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/293
Session Summary: You spend your days creating safe spaces for others and now we will take time to create space for yourself. In this session, we will explore mindfulness as a tool for self-care and secondary trauma prevention. Learn how simple breathing exercises, breaks, and mindfulness can help you reset, recharge, and remain resilient in your work.
Speaker 1: Laura Rohm Psy.D is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from TCSPP at XULA and her master’s degree in clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling from LSU Health Science Center. As a clinical psychologist, she directs the Trauma Surgery Psychology Consultation Service working alongside with medical providers to provide services to patients who present to the hospital as trauma activations. Dr. Rohm also spends time conducting outpatient follow-up within the Trauma Surgery Outpatient Clinic and evidence-based treatment for PTSD within an outpatient mental health setting. Dr. Rohm is engaged in several labs and research projects including the Health and Legal System Lab (HEALS) and Project Heal. She is the director of a small research focused group called the METEOR Project.
Speaker 2: Emily L. Allen, MA is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Arkansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas and is currently completing her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on the Adult Integrated Healthcare track. Emily has served clients and patients in a variety of settings, including primary care offices, hospital units, jails, and prisons with a commitment to delivering trauma-informed care and improving access to mental health services for underserved populations. Her clinical interests include supporting emotional well-being, promoting accessible behavioral health care, and incorporating evidence-based strategies to help individuals navigate challenging experiences.
