Friday, March 14, 2025

Experts to Speak on Resilience at Pasadena Event for Eaton Fire Families

Local experts to provide guidance on resilience and recovery for affected school communities

All Saints Church in Pasadena will host a free parent education event focused on resilience and recovery for families affected by the Eaton fire. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 17, will feature child development and psychology experts Robert Evans, Ed.D. and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., who specialize in post-traumatic events.

“We are honored to partner with St. Mark’s School by offering a venue for bringing together schools from Altadena and Pasadena that have experienced devastating losses in the Eaton Fire,” said Thomas Diaz, All Saints’ Director of Care & Connection. “All are welcome.”

The free session, which runs from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., is specifically designed for parents from school communities impacted by the fire. St. Mark’s School of Altadena is sponsoring the event as part of ongoing community recovery efforts.

Evans and Thompson bring extensive experience supporting communities after disasters, having worked with recovery initiatives following Hurricane Katrina, the L?hain? community in Hawaii, and the Sonoma wildfires. Their expertise in child development, education, and psychology will provide valuable perspectives for parents and educators navigating the aftermath of the fire.

The event will take place at All Saints Church, located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue in Pasadena. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and while RSVPs are requested online, last-minute attendees are welcome.

“Saint Mark’s School is honored to host this significant community event, bringing together schools from Altadena and Pasadena that have also experienced devastating losses in the Eaton Fire,” the release states. A flyer with additional information is available online.

For more information about the event, interested individuals can call (626) 796-1172 or visit allsaints-pas.org. Additional details about parking are available on the church’s event page.