Understanding Abuse & Trauma
Development of the brain in utero and the early years is incredibly rapid. So much happens to 'set up' the brain before our children are four years old. This inforamtion is important when working with all children, but this information is essential to understand if we are working with anyone who has had adverse experiences in the early years. It is powerfully important to understand how much early experiences can influence brain development throughout life.
This training is essential learning for all those who work with children, youth and adults who may have experienced abuse, trauma or any compromised environment in the early years. What we now understand through neuroimaging and research just reinforces what we already knew - the first few years can influence a lifetime. But the optimum learning from recent years is that we can make changes, actual structural changes to the brain. We just need to know the correct way to intervene to effect these changes. It can be done, if it is done right!
Kathryn's background in Educational Psychology, combined with her knowledge of neuroscience and certification with Dr Bruce Perry, has all culminated in a vast knowledge of this subject.
It is exciting and empowering to hear this information. Complicated concepts are explained so all can understand. You will leave this training with a much wider understanding of how we can work in this arena. Knowledge is power, and I can promise you that this knowledge will absolutely help you in your work.
This training is essential learning for all those who work with children, youth and adults who may have experienced abuse, trauma or any compromised environment in the early years. What we now understand through neuroimaging and research just reinforces what we already knew - the first few years can influence a lifetime. But the optimum learning from recent years is that we can make changes, actual structural changes to the brain. We just need to know the correct way to intervene to effect these changes. It can be done, if it is done right!
Kathryn's background in Educational Psychology, combined with her knowledge of neuroscience and certification with Dr Bruce Perry, has all culminated in a vast knowledge of this subject.
It is exciting and empowering to hear this information. Complicated concepts are explained so all can understand. You will leave this training with a much wider understanding of how we can work in this arena. Knowledge is power, and I can promise you that this knowledge will absolutely help you in your work.