The path forward
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Our Vision for Trauma-Informed Mental Health Education

At Lakeside Metaverse, we envision a world where trauma-informed resources are accessible to everyone. We leverage our comprehensive training programs with innovative technology to make mental health education approachable and affordable. In doing so, we aim to empower individuals, communities, and organizations to cultivate resilience and create lasting, positive change.

Lakeside Educational Network

Since 1960, Lakeside Educational Network has been dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for diverse learners. We provide trauma-informed resources to support students, educators, and human service professionals in their day-to-day lives. Our programs create pathways for success and promote lifelong learning as we strive to foster a collaborative environment where innovation and inclusiveness thrive. Lakeside is committed to building strong communities that value education as a cornerstone for the future.

Lakeside is a global leader in trauma-responsive education.

Creating PRESENCE

Developed by world-renowned thought leader and trauma expert Dr. Sandra Bloom, Creating PRESENCE is being used around the globe to address the negative impact of toxic stress in our professional communities and its subsequent impact on our social environments. Creating PRESENCE expands on her earlier work, the Sanctuary Model, and together Dr. Bloom's programs are guiding global change. The Lakeside Metaverse will feature Dr. Bloom's newest program adaptation, PRESENCE for Business.

350+

Organizations trained

100,000+

Executives, Managers and Staff trained

204

Schools trained on NeuroLogic

23,000+

Educators trained on NeuroLogic

680,000+

Students impacted by NeuroLogic

NeuroLogic

NeuroLogic is the premier trauma-informed training program for educators. The curriculum is used in Lakeside's four Pennsylvania schools to provide teachers with practical, brain-based approaches to creating sustainable, emotionally safe educational environments for students with diverse needs. NeuroLogic has also been used internationally to bring neurological perspectives to supporting students around the world.

Lakeside Global Institute (LGI)

LGI offers comprehensive trauma-informed training to any professional, organization, or system of care that provides support for trauma-impacted children and adults. These professional development trainings are intentionally designed to support individuals to grow in self-awareness while learning research-based information to assist them in the everyday. LGI programs on Lakeside Metaverse include LGI for Professionals, LGI for Early Childhood, and Trauma-Informed Workshops.

4,250

Organizations trained by LGI

70,000+

Professionals trained by LGI

Lakeside Metaverse
Executive Team

Dedicated professionals committed to the global expansion of trauma-informed education.

Lorenzo Vallone
President
Lakeside Metaverse
Gerald Vassar.
Gerald Vassar
CEO Lakeside, Board of Directors
Lakeside Metaverse
Michael Farkas
CEO Farkas Group, Board of Directors Lakeside Metaverse
Yechiel Baron
Chief Counsel
Lakeside Metaverse
Joel Kleiner
Chief Financial Officer
Lakeside Metaverse
Director of Technology
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