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Joyful Children Outdoors

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Transforming School Culture Through Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Practices

Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Emotionally Regulated School Communities

Our Purpose

Kathleen Horsey, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Emerge Collective and Emerge Consulting, bringing over 20 years of experience in mental health and education. She specializes in delivering insightful consultations and impactful, research-informed workshops.

The mission of Emerge Consulting is to empower educators and elevate student well-being. Through our expertise in trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive care, we partner with schools and organizations to create learning environments where both students and staff can thrive.

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Why Us? Why Now?

Schools choose us because we help usher in a new era of school culture—one built on emotional safety, inclusion, and meaningful connection. Our trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach gives educators practical tools to reduce behavioral challenges, support student well-being, and create classrooms where regulation comes before instruction. We provide training and coaching that shift mindsets, strengthen relationships, and transform school communities into places where students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.
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