As we look back on the year that has passed since the horrific Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, FL, I commend the Greater Orlando Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) for their diligence and hard work in their community's time of need.  Th eir successful efforts will prove incredibly valuable not only to their community and those who are suffering from trauma, but also as an exemplar to the national TRN membership throughout the country.  The many shootings that have occurred since, even just this past week, highlight the need for organized TRN groups and the aid they can provide not only through recovery efforts post disaster, but through building local awareness for mental health preparedness efforts pre disaster.

We hope to provide even more follow up information regarding Orlando's work and lessons learned during the EMDRIA Conference in Seattle, WA from August 24-27th.  Additionally, we look forward to hearing about the efforts of our many other active TRN groups and our faculty volunteers!  This conference allows our organization the rare opportunity to meet with our volunteers and donors who are located all over the country.  Trauma Recovery/HAP will be holding its Annual Fundraising Dance on Saturday 8/26 and will have an exhibitor booth.  At the booth you will be able to meet our staff and get up-to-date information about our organization.  We hope to see you there!