Empower Relationships
Transform Communities
My Approach
At The Advancement of Character and Learning, LLC, I believe that emotional wellness and character development are the foundation of thriving individuals, families, and communities. Guided by empathy, empowerment, and growth, I help people build stronger, healthier relationships—with themselves and with others.
As an Advanced Certified Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach®, Certified Family Support Partner, and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor, I bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective to every learning experience—helping others recognize their greatness and create lasting, positive change.
With over 15 years of cross-functional experience in healthcare support, mental health advocacy, training, and family services, I specialize in creating transformative learning experiences tailored to real-world challenges.
Lauren Salvodon
Founder & Executive Director
“Greatness is seeing the good that already exists and amplifying it.” – Howard Glasser, the creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach®
“Lauren is upbeat, positive and very knowledgeable. She excels in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and applies it daily to all scenarios. She builds community amongst families, has a wealth of knowledge in community resources, and is experienced in supporting the overall well-being of people from culturally diverse backgrounds.”
Melissa Allende, Lead Family Support Partner, Family Support Organizaton of Bergen County
What People are Saying
“Lauren’s Hearing Voices training during Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is insightful, engaging, and deeply impactful. She creates a safe, trauma-informed space for learning while sharing real-world experience that strengthens participants’ understanding and empathy. Officers leave the training with greater clarity, practical tools, and confidence to respond effectively and compassionately to individuals who hear voices, making her training curriculum an invaluable part of CIT.”
Amie Del Sordo, LCSW, Bergen County CIT Mental Health Coordinator
Get In Touch!
I’m here to answer your questions and explore how we can build stronger, healthier relationships through training, workshops, and speaking engagements.