Revolutionizing
Mental Health Education

The Profound Impact of Trauma

Percentage of Individuals Exposed to a Traumatic Life Event

70%

Economic Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

$14.1Trillion

Transforming Education with Cutting-Edge Technology

At Lakeside Metaverse, our vision is to create a world where everyone can access the knowledge and tools needed to overcome adversity, foster resilience, and realize their full potential. We are integrating our expertly designed training programs with the newest technology to achieve widespread impact with accessible and affordable trauma-informed education.

Lakeside Metaverse harnesses cutting-edge Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence technology to empower anyone to master trauma-informed concepts. Join us in creating a more compassionate world through innovative training solutions.

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Our Training Programs

In partnership with Lakeside Educational Network, Lakeside Metaverse delivers trauma-informed training programs for virtually any role. Our programs empower individuals with an understanding of the impact of trauma and adversity while providing skills to create positive change in their lives and spheres of influence. Each program offers unique insights and practical tools for effectively navigating a trauma-informed approach within each area of specialization.

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PRESENCE for Business


For businesses and corporations.

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NeuroLogic


For teens, parents, and teachers.

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LGI for Professionals

For mental health professionals, first responders, and educators.

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VetsConnect

For veterans, active duty military, and families.

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LGI for Early Childhood

For early childhood professionals, teachers, and parents.

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Trauma-Informed Workshops

For trauma-informed specialization.

Our Trauma-Informed Experts

Our Trauma-Informed Experts have over 100 years of collective experience across a wide range of educational and caregiving specialties. As avatars in the Lakeside Metaverse, these experts will guide your learning journey.

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Dr. Sandra Bloom
Founder and President of PRESENCE

Dr. Bloom is a Board-Certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, thought leader, and world-renowned trauma expert. She is the Founder of PRESENCE for Business, Creating Presence, and the Sanctuary Model.  

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Gerald Vassar
President/CEO of Lakeside Educational Network

Gerry has built social, emotional, educational, and clinical training programs for over 36 years. He consults individuals, businesses, counties, communities, and systems of care to create trauma-informed environments through strengths-based innovation.

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Director Emeritus of Lakeside Global Institute

Diane Wagenhals is the Director Emeritus of Lakeside Global Institute (LGI) and leads the research design of the LGI for Professionals and LGI for Early Childhood programs as well as LGI Trauma-Informed Workshops. She has authored over 35 courses and workshops.

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Founder and Executive Director of NeuroLogic

Kathy is the founder of NeuroLogic® by Lakeside and provides oversight for the growth and development of the program. She is a speaker, trainer, and consultant as well as the author of the NeuroLogic® curriculum, Realizing Brain Potential, which offers teachers practical, brain-based, trauma-informed approaches to creating emotionally safe educational environments.

Customer Testimonials

“We now handle the challenging situations much better because we have the basic tools and strategies for it. We approach students with challenging behavior differently than before...As a result of the trauma-informed approach, we have already seen changes in the relationships between employees at our school and the students.”

Marianne
Stovner High School, Norway

“This training directly impacts and informs the Trauma-Informed Care trainings we provide at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The process is very friendly, safe, and encourages communication in a judgement-free environment while also allowing those that do not feel comfortable participating.”

CHOP Staff Member
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

“As an administrator, being more aware and in-tune to behaviors and outward/inward signs of folks who have experienced trauma will help me better support my staff and clinicians.”


Enhancing Trauma Awareness Participant
Pennsylvania

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