All Star Children’s Foundation and DreamLarge Launch State of Mind Event

September 1, 2023 – Sarasota

All Star Children’s Foundation and DreamLarge are thrilled to announce “State of Mind: A Trauma Informed Experience,” a half-day event curated to raise awareness among community leaders about the profound impact of trauma on individuals and society. This event serves as a catalyst for open and thought-provoking discussions on the importance of trauma-informed approaches.

The conference will take place on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 1pm to 7pm at Florida Studio Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for $75 and can be purchased online at dreamlarge.co/som or StateofMind.org

Through the lenses of nationally-recognized speakers, State of Mind aims to shed light on the transformative power of trauma-informed care, fostering greater empathy and understanding in our community. This gathering serves as a platform to equip attendees with insights into how trauma affects communities and facilitate discussions on why adopting trauma-informed approaches is crucial. 

“State of Mind will truly ignite community action around mental health by placing trauma at the center of the conversation. Trauma affects us all, and that is especially true in the children living in foster care we serve at All Star,” says Denise Marzullo, All Star CEO. “When we address trauma together in innovative ways, we can help our youth build resilience and thrive – in turn, building stronger communities for us all.” 

“State of Mind features an innovative and inspirational collection of thought leaders who use their voices to further the movement to humanize mental health,” says Anand Pallegar, founder of DreamLarge. “By providing this platform, we hope to catalyze thoughtful discussions on the impact of trauma in our society – transforming the way our community thinks about mental health and wellbeing.”

State of Mind is created by All Star Children’s Foundation and DreamLarge. With a deep commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, All Star Children’s Foundation aims to address the complex and diverse needs of these children while recognizing the intergenerational nature of trauma. DreamLarge, the first benefit corporation on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is dedicated to cultivating thoughtful and creative solutions for large community challenges. 

State of Mind will take place at Florida Studio Theater on September 21, 2023 from 1pm to 7pm and includes a reception. Tickets for the conference are on sale for $75. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit StateofMind.org