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2025 Building Trauma-Informed Communities (BTIC) Conference

The 6th Annual Building Trauma-Informed Communities (BTIC) Conference is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children.

Attendees will hear from changemakers and leaders who offer insights into adversity and its effects on children. Conference attendees will gain new methods, insights, and important information to help themselves and families create greater wellness and school success for children of all ages.

  • The conference has reached full capacity. Registration has now closed.
  • A waitlist is available. (See below.)
  • The conference is for adults only; children are not allowed to attend.
  • Conference Waitlist Information
    We’re glad you are interested in attending NOCE’s Building Trauma-Informed Communities (BTIC) Conference. However, the conference has reached its maximum capacity. Conference registration has closed.  We apologize for any disappointment this may cause you. 
     
    Please consider filling out the online Conference Waitlist form to join the waitlist. If we receive a cancellation from someone who is already registered, we will let you know 2-3 days before the conference if a seat has become available for you. Thank you for your interest and understanding. 

    Join the Conference Waitlist

  • Conference Date, Time, and Location

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    Friday, April 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.
    Knott’s Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620

  • Conference Agenda

    For registered guests only, conference check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Free continental breakfast will be available. Welcome, keynote address, and general sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

    • Welcome by NOCE President Valentina Purtell and acknowledgement of special guests
    • Keynote: Tipping the Scale Towards Health – Dr. Dawn Bounds, UC Irvine Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing. 
    • General Session: Cultivating Resilience: Building Strength Through Connection – Chivonne Carter, LCSW, NOCE Parenting Program Adjunct Faculty. 

    Morning and afternoon break out sessions include:

    • Becoming Trauma Informed – Cindy Roe, LCSW, Master Trainer, Western Youth Services
    • Early Childhood Development: Navigating Trauma and and Building Healthy Futures – Vidalia Navez, Help Me Grow. 
    • Helping Teenagers with Anxiety or Depression – Noemi Vidal, MFT, NOCE Academic Counseling Faculty. 
    • The Power of Self-Compassion – Cindy Roe, LCSW, Master Trainer, Western Youth Services

    Skill-building activities will provide learning-by-doing during some of the conference sessions. During lunch, a brief panel discussion with NOCE’s Parenting Program students will provide an introduction to NOCE’s classes for parents.

    The conference ends at 2:05 p.m.

  • Conference Attire

    Casual or business casual attire . Hotel meeting rooms may be chilly – a light sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.

  • Questions?

    Email the Parenting Program at parenting@noce.edu 

The Building Trauma-Informed Communities Conference is funded by the North Orange County Regional Consortium.