27th Annual Summer Institute

28th Annual Summer Institute

 

Save the date: July 13-15, 2027!

Participants will engage in interactive workshops, keynote presentations, and panel discussions led by experienced practitioners, researchers, and community leaders who are shaping the future of trauma-informed care in the region.

Sessions will emphasize:

  • Evidence-informed approaches to trauma treatment and support
  • Strength-based and resilience-focused frameworks
  • Innovative models of care across diverse settings
  • Policy, advocacy, and systems-level change
  • Practical tools for social workers at every career stage

Whether supporting individuals and families directly, leading programs and organizations, influencing policy, or educating the next generation of practitioners, attendees will gain strategies and insight to enhance their professional practice and deepen their capacity to foster healing.

This conference is not only an educational experience but also a space for connection, renewal, and inspiration. It honors the dedication of social workers and allied professionals who continue to show up for their communities with compassion, skill, and commitment to justice—recognizing that healing is both possible and powerful when guided by trauma-informed, culturally grounded social work practice.

Details:

Date: July 13-15, 2026

Location: High Country Conference Center, 201 West Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Continued Education Units (included in all registration types): TBD

 

Quick Links

2026 Agenda

Sponsorship information coming soon.

Presentation submission coming soon.

Registration information coming soon.

2027 Scholarship Information 

Information coming soon.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Contact Information

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Cassie Burtis
Events Coordinator
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Toni Peters
Project Manager
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Elizabeth Athens
Director of Continuing Education
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Summer Institute Publication

For each of our online Summer Institutes, we created an accompanying publication featuring our sponsors and presenters.

Read the 2020 Publication

Read the 2021 Publication

Read the 2024 Publication

Read the 2025 Publication

Read the 2026 Publication

 

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

 

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