Welcome to LakeCloud
Being Entirely Human™
We don't believe in fixing people. We believe in helping them understand themselves and others — so they can live fully, connect deeply, and face the unpredictable with resilience.
Join LakeCloud for FreeLakeCloud brings together three pillars to improve human life for everyone.
Based on more than 200 years of expertise in trauma, brain science, mental health, wellness, and resilience.
A crisis of trauma, loneliness, stress and anxiety
LakeCloud has long recognized that these aren't separate problems. They're deeply connected — and they affect nearly everyone.
Trauma and Adversity
Trauma impacts everyone — those who've experienced it and those who care for them. The economic impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences alone is $14.1 Trillion in the US alone.
Loneliness
The U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a "public health epidemic" in 2023. It has been rising steadily since the 1970s.
Stress and Anxiety
Trauma and loneliness fuel a growing mental health crisis. Stress and anxiety don't exist in isolation — they're connected to unprocessed trauma, social disconnection, and environments that don't support human wellbeing.
These numbers aren't abstract. They're your neighbors, your coworkers, your children, and maybe you.
Join LakeCloud for FreeTrauma-informed experts guiding your journey
With over 200 years of collective expertise, the leaders at Lakeside Educational Network have delivered world-class trauma-informed education to hundreds of thousands of students. Come meet their avatars in LakeCloud's immersive learning environment as they guide your journey.
Gerald Vassar
President/CEO of Lakeside Educational Network
Lakeside Educational Network
Gerry has built social, emotional, educational, and clinical training programs for over 36 years. He consults individuals, businesses, counties, communities, and systems of care to create trauma-informed environments through strengths-based innovation.
🎓 36+ years
Dr. Sandra Bloom
Founder and President of PRESENCE
Lakeside Educational Network
Board-Certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, thought leader, and world-renowned trauma expert. She is the Founder of PRESENCE for Business, Creating Presence, and the Sanctuary Model.
🎓 35+ years
Diane Wagenhals
Director Emeritus of Lakeside Global Institute
Lakeside Global Institute
Diane Wagenhals is the Director Emeritus of Lakeside Global Institute (LGI) and leads the research design of the LGI programs. She has authored over 35 courses and workshops.
🎓 30+ years
Kathy Van Horn
Founder and Executive Director of NeuroLogic
NeuroLogic by Lakeside
Kathy is the founder of NeuroLogic® by Lakeside and provides oversight for the growth and development of the program. She is a speaker, trainer, and consultant as well as the author of the NeuroLogic® curriculum.
🎓 25+ years
Beth Hall
Expert Instructor
Lakeside Educational Network
Beth Hall is an expert instructor and contributor to Lakeside Metaverse's trauma-informed education programs.
🎓 20+ years
Kat DeVries
Expert Instructor
Lakeside Educational Network
Kat DeVries is an expert instructor and contributor to Lakeside Metaverse's trauma-informed education programs.
🎓 20+ years
Michelle Machado
Expert Instructor
Lakeside Educational Network
Michelle Machado is an expert instructor and contributor to Lakeside Metaverse's trauma-informed education programs.
🎓 20+ years
Sarah Yanosy
Expert Instructor
Lakeside Educational Network
Sarah Yanosy is an expert instructor and contributor to Lakeside Metaverse's trauma-informed education programs.
🎓 20+ years
World-class training. Measurable impact.
For over six decades, Lakeside Educational Network has delivered world-class trauma-informed mental health education impacting hundreds of thousands of students, families, educators, professionals, and organizations at every level.
Mental wellness education for every human
Powerful, impactful, engaging. Self-paced and live immersive learning accessible anywhere, anytime — on desktop, laptop, phone, and VR — with AI used responsibly and effectively. Designed for anyone 13 and up. Powered by Lakeside Metaverse, LakeCloud's Powerful, Immersive Learning Platform.
Free Programs
LakeCloud Intro to Trauma
LakeCloud Intro to Trauma offers a comprehensive overview of how trauma and adversity impacts individuals, offering tools and frameworks to increase our capacity for compassion and positive impact to those around us. This course provides a foundation for all our specialized programs, and completion is required for access to the LakeCloud Community.
LakeCloud Intro to Trauma offers a comprehensive overview of how trauma and adversity impacts individuals, offering tools and frameworks to increase our capacity for compassion and positive impact to those around us. This course provides a foundation for all our specialized programs, and completion is required for access to the LakeCloud Community.
The OPTIC™ for Business and Healthcare
Every organization has a culture. Our 80-question OPTIC Assessment measures the embodiment of trauma-informed values in your organizational culture, offering an overview of your strengths and outlining areas for support. Try it FREE for up to 50 employees and receive an expert consultation session to review your personalized results. Join LakeCloud today to access.
Advanced Programs
LakeCloud for Business
LakeCloud for Business is ideal for any business with 10 or more employees. Built on Dr. Sandra Bloom’s world-renowned organizational development work, this program offers tools proven to increase employee retention, recruitment, and productivity. At one hour per week, LakeCloud for Business is a 12-week course designed to cultivate a human-centered culture using practical and transformative skills. This course includes separate tracks for Leadership and Staff, progress measurement using our organization-wide OPTIC assessment, and full access to the LakeCloud for Business Community.
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LakeCloud for Healthcare
This comprehensive trauma-informed program is designed specifically for healthcare organizations, including but not limited to hospitals, first responders, elder care facilities, and clinical settings. Built on the evidence-based curricula of Dr. Sandra Bloom, LakeCloud for Healthcare acknowledges the broad impact of trauma and adversity while guiding you through the transformation of your organizational culture to reflect holistic and trauma-responsive values – to benefit both patient and practitioner. This course includes separate tracks for Leadership and Staff, progress measurement using our organization-wide OPTIC assessment, and full access to the LakeCloud for Healthcare Community.
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LakeCloud for Veterans
Designed to address the unique challenges faced by military personnel, LakeCloud for Veterans is a FREE program offering trauma-informed education, coaching, and culturally competent support by veterans, for veterans. This program trains veterans interested in becoming trauma-informed coaches who may then host veteran support groups in the Lakeside Metaverse Immersive Learning Environment, where all users participate as avatars to reduce anxiety and ensure anonymity.
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LakeCloud for Families & Teens
This program guides families in creating safe and healing home environments. We help families understand trauma and its impact, build compassion and resilience, and strengthen relationships through healthy communication patterns. LakeCloud for Families and Teens includes separate tracks for Parents and Teens, an Immersive Regulation Room with engaging exercises to promote calm and clarity, and full access to the LakeCloud for Families and Teens Community.
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LakeCloud for Schools & Teachers
LakeCloud for Schools and Teachers brings brain-based, trauma-informed training to educators. This program helps educators cultivate emotionally safe classrooms through an understanding of the brain and support of student regulation. It includes separate tracks for Educators and Administrators, access to an Immersive Regulation Room with engaging exercises for any individual, and full access to the LakeCloud for Schools and Teachers Community.
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LakeCloud for Early Childhood
This program offers trauma-informed training specialized for early childhood educators and caregivers. Designed to inspire new ways of understanding and responding to children’s needs, you’ll learn foundational knowledge of trauma-informed care and how it translates into practical, evidence-based skills. With this course you will be granted full access to the LakeCloud for Early Childhood Community.
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LakeCloud for Mental Health Professionals
LakeCloud for Mental Health Professionals offers specialized trauma-informed training for therapists, counselors, social workers, and clinical practitioners. This program helps you deepen your understanding of the physical, neurological, and psychological impact of trauma and adversity while integrating evidence-based, trauma-responsive frameworks into your practice. This program features live small group classes and full access to the LakeCloud for Mental Health Professionals Community.
Learn MoreAccess Hundreds of Short-Form Videos
Expert-curated, short-form videos you can watch anytime, anywhere covering every area of mental health.
Understanding Your Stress Response
How your nervous system reacts to perceived threats
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
A simple explanation for anyone new to the concept
Box Breathing in 3 Minutes
A quick regulation technique you can use anywhere
ACEs: What Every Parent Should Know
Adverse childhood experiences and their long-term impact
Active Listening at Work
Simple techniques to de-escalate workplace tension
Why Veterans Need Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding military trauma and the path to resilience
Find your people. Embrace life fully.
An expert-guided global community of like-minded people who understand and care about the science of brain, trauma and stress. Join LakeCloud for Free and complete the LakeCloud Intro to Trauma Course to access all LakeCloud community features.
Expert-Moderated Discussion Board
Structured conversations guided by our trauma-informed experts — organized by topic, profession, and personal interest.
Personalized Feed
A curated stream of content, updates, and discussions tailored to your interests and learning journey.
Member Directory
Discover and connect with like-minded members from around the world who share your passion for growth.
Member Chat
Direct and group messaging to build real relationships within the LakeCloud community.
Live Monthly Webinars
Monthly live deep-dives into trauma, resilience, relationships, and wellbeing — with recordings available after.
Live Quarterly Symposiums
Immersive multi-session events bringing together our expert faculty for expanded learning and community connection.
LakeCloud AI Expert Conversations
Ask questions and deepen your knowledge with AI trained on 200+ years of collective expertise — anytime.
Live Small Group Classes in LakeCloud's Immersive Learning Environment
Real-time learning in intimate, expert-led groups inside our immersive classrooms.
Your personal, private, secure, expert guide
Your powerful, private AI companion with over 200 years of mental health expertise that lives on your device — not in someone else's mega datacenter. With long memory, it gets to know you over months and years, building a deep understanding of your life, your challenges, and your growth. Connected to your wearables for real-time awareness and securely integrated with LakeCloud Education and Community resources.
Powered by NVIDIA Cloud Technology. LakeCloud is proud to be part of the NVIDIA Inception Program.
Private & Secure
Your data is secured and processed on a HIPAA compliant environment and never shared with anyone. You have full control over your data.
200 Years of Knowledge
Deep expertise from Lakeside Educational Network, always available
Long Memory
Remembers years of personal conversation context
Voice Recognition
Secure voice authentication and identity
Wearable Sync
HRV, sleep, and biometric integration
Spatial Audio
Warm ambient sound and AI voice output
LakeCloud Education
Integrated with LakeCloud Education content
LakeCloud Community
Connects seamlessly with features and events on the LakeCloud Community
Real change, in real lives.
What learners, educators, and clinicians say about Lakeside's trauma-informed training and the impact it has on the people around them.
We now handle the challenging situations much better because we have the basic tools and strategies for it. We approach students with challenging behavior differently than before… As a result of the trauma-informed approach, we have already seen changes in the relationships between employees at our school and the students.
This training directly impacts and informs the Trauma-Informed Care trainings we provide at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The process is very friendly, safe, and encourages communication in a judgement-free environment while also allowing those that do not feel comfortable participating.
As an administrator, being more aware and in-tune to behaviors and outward/inward signs of folks who have experienced trauma will help me better support my staff and clinicians.
Partnered with the leaders in trauma-informed mental health, VR & healthcare.
LakeCloud partners with the best organizations focused on trauma-informed mental health practice and the leaders defining the future of VR and healthcare.
Selected for AI Leadership.
LakeCloud is proud to be selected for the NVIDIA Inception Program — recognizing our leadership in applying AI to advance trauma-informed mental health education. LakeCloud is committed to the use of private, safe, secure, responsible AI to support anyone with mental health education.
Being Entirely Human™
You don't need to be fixed. You need to be understood — by yourself, by your family, your community, your workplace, and by secure technology that actually knows you.
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