Trust & Grow Hub

Welcome to the Trust & Grow Hub—a space where ideas take root and communities flourish. Here you’ll find our latest news, insights, and upcoming speaking engagements, all centered around advancing trauma-informed, healing-centered practices in schools, organizations, and beyond.

Hub Happenings

Speaking Engagements

Josh Novick to Present at the 2025 ISCA Annual Conference

osh Novick, licensed professional counselor and founder of Trust and Grow Consulting, will present at the 2025 Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) Annual Conference in Itasca, Illinois, November 13–14, 2025. The event brings together school counselors and educators statewide to explore trauma-informed practices, student support strategies, and professional growth opportunities.

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2026 national school social work CONFERENCE
Speaking Engagements

Josh Novick to Present at the 2026 National School Social Work Conference

Josh Novick, licensed professional counselor and founder of Trust and Grow Consulting, will present at the 2026 National School Social Work Conference in St. Louis, March 24–27, 2026. Hosted by SSWAA, the conference brings together school social workers and mental health professionals nationwide to share best practices, earn CEs, and explore innovative strategies for supporting students and communities.

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The Learning Brain Exchange
Speaking Engagements

Josh Novick to Present at the 2026 Learning Brain Exchange

Josh Novick, licensed professional counselor and founder of Trust and Grow Consulting, will present at the 2026 Learning Brain Exchange, part of the Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Virtual Conference on February 16–17, 2026. This year’s event focuses on the Science of Learning, helping educators understand how students’ developing brains thrive in trauma-sensitive, supportive environments.

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Media

Back to School Shootings Podcast

Following the tragic Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, trauma counselor Josh Novick joins Dr. David Riedman to discuss how parents can talk with children about school violence. Josh offers compassionate, age-appropriate strategies to help kids process fear, restore a sense of safety, and foster resilience in the wake of trauma.

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Episode 34: “Heartening vs. Hardening Schools
Media

Back to School Shootings Podcast

In Episode 34: “Heartening vs. Hardening Schools,” host Dr. David Riedman talks with Josh Novick, trauma specialist and founder of Trust and Grow Consulting, about shifting from fear-based security to healing-centered practices. Drawing on his experience leading the Highland Park shooting response, Josh shares insights on building trauma-informed, resilient school communities.

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