Erin is a passionate keynote speaker advocating for child abuse prevention, trauma-informed care, social justice and mental health advancement
in public education.
For more than 10 years, audiences have been captivated by Erin's honesty, warmth, and transparent passion.
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She offers insightful first-hand perspectives on supporting trauma resilience and resolution being a survivor of childhood abuse, surviving familial child sex trafficking, surviving intimate partner violence and from her experiences with the family court system as a former foster parent. With 15+ years of experience in the public education system she advocates for school-based mental health support and trauma-informed behavior intervention.
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Her ultimate goal is to bring positive social change by bringing light to the shadows of these often avoided topics.
Meet Erin
I am a Mother, Educator, Speaker, Author & Advocate.
~ I have 15 years+ in Education including time as a Behavior Intervention Specialist & Education Specialist in an intensive day treatment emotional disturbance setting. I earned my B.S.Ed. in Educational Studies & M.Ed in Special Education with added authorizations in AAAS (Autism Spectrum Disorders), ELAE (English Learner) and R3MM (Support to individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities, mild/moderate Intellectual Disabilities, Other Health Impairment & Emotional Disturbance).
~ I have 4 years of experience utilizing the Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) Model and am Trauma-Resilient Professional Certified in providing care or support to individuals impacted by trauma, such as educators and students.
~ I am LLAC Heart Math Certified trained
~ I have 10 years+ as an author including New Ways to Fly; an online support group for survivors of child abuse, familial sex trafficking and sexual assault as a survivor myself. I also have experience as a blog writer for stageslearning.com.
~ I offer passionate keynote speeches to as many trauma survivors and education stakeholders as possible regarding trauma resilience, trauma resolution, school-based mental health support and trauma-informed behavior intervention.
~When I am not speaking you can find me at the beach with my family in San Diego or soaking up sunshine anywhere I can find it.
I look forward to connecting and being a part of your next event so that we can join forces to push the THRIVEolution forward together!
I look forward to connecting and being a part of your next event so that we can join forces to push the THRIVEolution forward together!
Erin 's Talks
Brain Development, Behavior and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Early life Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) impact brain development and determine the design of a person's intelligence, emotions and personality. Positive trauma-informed teaching approaches and strategies can target learning, offer behavior support and address negative effects of ACES in real-time.
Nationwide, together, it is time to implement strategies as a standard of prevention for society’s current mental health crisis.
Survival Mode; the Longest Pandemic
Survivors of abuse, neglect, or traumatic stress face the challenge of not just surviving, but learning to truly live. This requires more energy, mental capacity, and clarity to create an enriching life rather than one focused solely on survival. By exploring healing strategies we can seek thriving instead of being stuck in a state of surviving. As humans, we are destined to more fully transform into a state of fully thriving in life and in love.
As adults, it is our responsibility to model this for the next generation. Heal and join the THRIVEolution.
The Science of Self-Care
Say goodbye to mental exhaustion of dysfunctional generational trauma and hello to optimized brain functions for healing and improved overall mental well-being for your new family legacy. Together, we can explore 6 simple trauma informed self-care strategies, based upon current Neuroscience research.
These self-care strategies (using the acronym T.H.R.I.V.E.) utilize the power of brain neuroplasticity to heal, create new patterns for healthy family connections and promote highly effective trauma informed communities including within healing families.
"Erin's mentoring increased my awareness of various trauma informed interventions. Her extensive knowledge
to utilize behavior interventions on a daily basis has made it easier for me to incorporate effective practices into
my teaching."
Dannie Ceballos
Education Specialist
San Diego, California
"Her encouragement and selfless understanding have helped me on my own path to healing and continues to guide me as I continue to grow and do what I can to pay it forward to others."
~~ Katelin Swan
Educator and Wellness Coach
San Diego, California
" Her candid , cut to the core techniques open up opportunities to have realizations & perspective shifts that have lead me to the most peace , clarity, happiness & authentic living I’ve ever had . I’m absolutely grateful
for her!"
~~ Corrine Christian
Women Amidst Faith & Knowledge Organization Founder, Open Adoption Advocate/Educator
Castle Rock, Colorado
“ Her compassionate insight on healing gave me the strength to move forward in healing myself. I would highly recommend working with Erin.”
~~ Holly Haag
Public Speaker, Professional Influencer, Holistic Health Coach, Podcaster
"We know too much to continue to do so little. Research tells us that early interventions, a strong support system and education are effective pathways of prevention. I’m proposing a plan that I call the THRIVEolution!"
Connect with Erin today!
(619) 663-6061
