In every community, there are children and adults carrying the weight of trauma, often silently. The Bounce Coalition is a diverse coalition of stakeholders across the state and exists to change that reality by equipping organizations with the knowledge and tools to build resilience, respond with compassion, and create [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The 2026 Kentucky legislative session is officially underway. As we move into Day 16 of this fast-paced and high-stakes period, many advocates may be feeling energized, but also stretched thin. The legislative session can be both exciting and exhausting, but without intentional care it can be easy to experience burnout. [...]
You’ve probably heard the metaphor of a conductor leading an orchestra: each musician playing a unique role to create a powerful harmony together. In 2025, the Bounce Coalition embraced the role of conductor, guiding partners to build resilience in communities across the Commonwealth to create a beautiful harmony. Partnerships to [...]
This training introduces the variety of trauma that a child with a disability may experience. It also explores the different ways that family members are impacted by secondary trauma. After exploring the different types of trauma that impact the family, the training will offer resiliency strategies for both children and family members to overcome the trauma.
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The purpose of Bounce University (Bounce U) is to equip individuals and organizations with the tools to administer the foundational trauma-informed training (Bounce 101 and 201) in their respective organizations/communities to sustain internal professional development. Completing the two-day Bounce University training is required to become a certified Bounce trainer.
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Pricing starts at $9,900
The one-hour documentary delves into the science of ACEs and the birth of a movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.
Resilience engages and motivates participants by:
90-120 minutes – Pricing starting at $600* for groups of up to 35
The focus of this training is to assist governing board members and the senior leadership team of an organization to become trauma-informed.
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Bounce 201 is an interactive follow-up session that takes participants deeper into practical strategies for building resilience in themselves and others.
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People face many stressors that can have a life-long impact on their ability to thrive. Yet it is possible to foster resilience, equipping people with the tools to effectively respond to adversity and bounce back. This interactive workshop supports this goal by increasing understanding of the lifelong impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and building individual and organizational skills to nurture resilience. You will complete practical exercises designed to encourage trauma-informed approaches to serving your clients.
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