Trauma, Disabilities, and How to Best Serve Kids
Tip of the Month: Trauma, Disabilities, and How to Best Serve Kids April is known for being Child Abuse Prevention Month, but it is important to remember that it is also Autism Awareness Month. The purpose of Autism Awareness month is to [...]
Teaching Resilience in a World on Fire
There it is– again, popping up in the feed: Racial violence, police brutality, injustice center screen. Scrolling inevitably brings us face to face with this out-of-control, broken world. Now, picture a teenager seeing someone who looks like them, or someone they love, being treated as less than human. [...]
Reflections from the 2026 Bounce Trainer’s Convening
The Bounce Coalition hosted the 2026 Trainer’s Convening on February 27 at the Kentucky Youth Advocates office in Louisville, KY. This annual convening brings together individuals who have completed foundational training through Bounce University and to connect and hone their trauma-informed approaches. Over 35 individuals from across the Commonwealth [...]
Supporting Social Emotional Learning: Tip of the Month
The first Monday of March celebrates SEL Day “a global, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery, mental health, and well-being.” At Bounce Coalition, we believe strong communities are built on strong relationships. SEL helps young people develop the skills they need to understand their emotions, and [...]
Tip of the Month: How to Deal With Cabin Fever
Winter weather can be unpredictable, especially in Kentucky. Sunny, warm days can quickly give way to heavy snow, icy roads, and freezing temperatures. When cold or hazardous conditions keep us indoors for extended periods, it’s common to experience cabin fever. Cabin fever describes feelings of restlessness, irritability, or loneliness that [...]
All Aboard Adult Guides – Empowering Adults to Guide Teens through Youth-Led Dialogue
As part of a grant from the C.E.&S. Foundation, the Bounce Coalition has been working to develop training to support adult guides in offering youth-led dialogue structures. Inspired by youth-led Teen Talks at Sowing Seed with Faith (SSWF), the Bounce Coalition collaborated with SSWF youth and out-of-school time organizations that [...]
Building Resilience Together: A Look at Bounce Coalition’s Training Offerings
In every community, there are children and adults carrying the weight of trauma, often silently. The Bounce Coalition exists to change that reality by equipping organizations with the knowledge and tools to build resilience, respond with compassion, and create environments where kids and families can truly thrive. Bounce’s training offerings [...]