Shawn Alex Nemeth
We have a crisis in youth mental health. Nearly half of the students in the average classroom have experienced trauma. While a meal feeds a child for a day, the evidence-based tools provided by Shawn Alex Nemeth and Dr. Ann Friedman can support a child for a lifetime.
Shawn Alex Nemeth and Dr. Ann Friedman are a powerful speaking duo who bring heart, insight, and expertise to conversations around childhood trauma and healing. Shawn shares his compelling personal journey with warmth and authenticity, offering a lived experience that resonates deeply with audiences. Ann brings clinical expertise and evidence-based tools to every discussion, grounding each session in research and best practices. Together, they deliver engaging presentations perfect for educators, healthcare professionals, faith-based, and child-serving organizations seeking trauma-informed training.
Meet The Duo:
Shawn Alex Nemeth
Trauma Survivor
Founder & CEO, Chester Street Foundation
Shawn Alex Nemeth is a dedicated advocate for childhood trauma survivors and the Founder/CEO of Chester Street Foundation. After spending years in international nonprofit work, Shawn faced a personal turning point in 2009 when he was hospitalized with PTSD. This experience led him to a profound understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and body, fueling his commitment to trauma education and executive leadership in the advocacy space. As an accomplished author and speaker, Shawn now uses his book, Thorns of Chester Street, and his role as a visionary entrepreneur to shine a light on the path to recovery. His work focuses on empowering survivors with the tools of resilience, ensuring that through the foundation’s mission, no child has to suffer in silence.
Ann Friedman, Ph.D
Psychologist and Certified Trauma Specialist,
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Ann Friedman, Ph.D, works with individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and schools teaching mindfulness and effective communication through Mental Health America of Greater Houston. Working with both adults and children, Ann has provided trainings throughout Southeast Texas and in Florida, Puerto Rico, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and California. For ten years, Ann served as Adjunct Professor in the U.H. Counseling Psychology Graduate Program. She completed her Internship in Clinical Psychology at U.T. Health Science Center and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
Shawn Alex Nemeth and Dr. Ann Friedman are a powerful speaking duo who bring heart, insight, and expertise to conversations around childhood trauma and healing. Shawn shares his compelling personal journey with warmth and authenticity, offering a lived experience that resonates deeply with audiences. Ann brings clinical expertise and evidence-based tools to every discussion, grounding each session in research and best practices. Together, they deliver engaging presentations perfect for educators, healthcare professionals, faith-based, and child-serving organizations seeking trauma-informed training.
Meet The Duo:
Shawn Alex Nemeth
Trauma Survivor
Founder & CEO, Chester Street Foundation
Shawn Alex Nemeth is a dedicated advocate for childhood trauma survivors and the Founder/CEO of Chester Street Foundation. After spending years in international nonprofit work, Shawn faced a personal turning point in 2009 when he was hospitalized with PTSD. This experience led him to a profound understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and body, fueling his commitment to trauma education and executive leadership in the advocacy space. As an accomplished author and speaker, Shawn now uses his book, Thorns of Chester Street, and his role as a visionary entrepreneur to shine a light on the path to recovery. His work focuses on empowering survivors with the tools of resilience, ensuring that through the foundation’s mission, no child has to suffer in silence.
Ann Friedman, Ph.D
Psychologist and Certified Trauma Specialist,
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Ann Friedman, Ph.D, works with individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and schools teaching mindfulness and effective communication through Mental Health America of Greater Houston. Working with both adults and children, Ann has provided trainings throughout Southeast Texas and in Florida, Puerto Rico, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and California. For ten years, Ann served as Adjunct Professor in the U.H. Counseling Psychology Graduate Program. She completed her Internship in Clinical Psychology at U.T. Health Science Center and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
An Introspective Look at Trauma and the Need for Self-Care (2 hour)
This two-hour training, co-presented with psychologist Dr. Ann Friedman, is designed to provide professionals, individuals, and child-serving organizations with multiple self-care tools, a personalized self-care plan, and methods of discovering how trauma prevents them from being fully available to others.
Included in this presentation is a professionally created presentation guide, personalized self-care plan template, survey, and Professional Development...
Could It Be Trauma? Supporting Kids on the Road to Recovery (3 hour)
This three-hour evidence-based pediatric trauma-informed practice training, co-presented with psychologist Dr. Ann Friedman, equips professionals and caregivers with critical insights into how traumatic experiences impact children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development, how to identify the effects of trauma in children, and strategies to help them on a path to healing.
Included in this presentation are a presentation guide, quick reference tool,...
Burnout: Fueling the Flame of Resilience (1 hour)
This one-hour training explores the impact of stress and trauma on mental health, emphasizing practical strategies for building resilience. Psychologist Ann Friedman and Shawn Alex Nemeth blend personal experiences with evidence-based techniques to address burnout and cope with daily stressors.
Participants will learn valuable mind-body practices and self-care techniques to manage stress, complete the stress response cycle, and foster a more balanced, fulfilling...
Managing PTSD and Anxiety Following a Cancer Diagnosis (1 hour)
Studies show more than 35 percent of cancer survivors experience feelings of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). PTS is similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced by military veterans and survivors of natural disasters or life-threatening events. When someone in a family is diagnosed with cancer, it can affect everyone. This creates a continuous cycle of fear and anxiety, which can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress or a diagnosis of PTSD.
In this one-hour...
The Invisible Wounds of Childhood Trauma: A Personal and Professional Perspective (1 hour)
This one-hour presentation provides an introductory overview of childhood trauma against the backdrop of Shawn’s inspirational story.
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UnitedHealthcare
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S.V.D.M.M.F., Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare
“It’s hard to overstate the value of our relationship with Chester Street Foundation. CSF’s trainings have been meaningful, memorable, and so impactful to our health plan clinical team. Hundreds of our service coordinators have learned about self-care and managing stress to prevent burnout. But perhaps more importantly, these SCs now have practical tools to support youth through a trauma-informed approach, reducing triggers and fostering resilience as they grow into adulthood.”
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