2025 JAG NTS: Full Schedule

4:00pm EDT

The Cost of Caring

Thursday August 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Vicarious trauma affects teachers’ brains in the same way it affects their students. Yet many teachers are never explicitly taught how to help students who have experienced trauma, let alone address the toll it takes on their health and personal lives. We will explore coping strategies for dealing with vicarious trauma. How can we care and not cost our health and life satisfaction in the process?

Speakers

Katie McDonald

Education Consultant, ESSDACK

HopeologistYouth Mental Health Specialist Neuro-informed Consultant/Coach"My passion is helping fellow educators reignite their own love of teaching and learning. My goal is for my participants to feel rejuvenated and armed with fresh ideas to implement. I believe in creating learning... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Virginia City 1 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

New Manager, Specialist