Calm in a Chaotic World: Neuroscience of Balance
Adults
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Learning
Join Amanda Garcia, LICSW, for a session on finding calm in a world that never slows down. This talk uncovers how the brain reacts to stress and chaos and why feeling overwhelmed is so common. You will gain a clear understanding of the biological and psychological mechanisms that
influence calm and learn how everyday experiences shape your brain and emotions. Most importantly, you will discover real interventions you can use in your daily life to restore balance, enhance clarity, strengthen resilience and maintain well being even in the midst of uncertainty and constant demands.
Meet Our Instructor
Amanda Garcia
Amanda Garcia, LICSW is a licensed independent clinical social worker, therapist, speaker, therapeutic consultant and educator. She is the founder of AGarcia & Co. | Therapeutic Studio, a space dedicated to helping people find their voice, reclaim their power, and reimagine what’s possible.
With over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable populations across the globe, include leadership roles in early learning education, the foster care system, therapeutic behavioral schools, and clinical therapy with individuals, couples, families and communities. Amanda translates neuroscience and mental health research into practical tools that foster regulation, resilience, and mind body connection.
As a speaker and facilitator, she creates engaging, supportive spaces where individuals and organizations feel seen, heard, and empowered. Known for her warmth, humor, and dynamic presence, Amanda blends clinical expertise with her background in improv, musical theater, and dance, bringing energy, authenticity, and creativity to every room she leads.