Join the American Trauma Society for a Trauma Program Webinar! 

June 24, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET

Trauma care doesn’t end with clinical stabilization. The way we communicate with patients and families in the hours and days after injury can shape their recovery just as much as medical care.

This interactive session introduces practical, real-world communication strategies grounded in the ATS’s 2nd Trauma framework. Through reflection, discussion, and live demonstration, participants will explore common barriers, learn a structured approach to difficult conversations, and practice applying skills that foster connection, clarity, and trust even in high-stress environments.

Presenters:
Anna Newcomb, PhD, MSW, LCSW

Katherine Joseph, MPH

Anna Newcomb, PhD, MSW, LCSW, is a past president of the American Trauma Society and an original architect of the Trauma Survivors Network. As the Education Director for Inova Health System’s surgical simulation center, Dr. Newcomb founded “GoodTalk,” a communication initiative supporting clinical teams in improving both patient-centered and interprofessional communication. Dr. Newcomb started her career as an emergency department and trauma social worker at Inova Fairfax Hospital and later received her PhD in Health Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

Katherine Joseph, MPH, is the director of the Trauma Survivors Network at the American Trauma Society. She leads national efforts to support trauma survivors and their families through peer support, education, and connection. With a background in clinical research and former TSN coordinator at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, she brings both clinical and programmatic expertise to her work.

FREE for Members and $25 for Non-Members