The effects of trauma on the brain are varied and complex. Further, studying the effects of trauma on brain development in humans is particularly difficult and involves many ethical restraints. This presentation will review the fundamentals of brain development as well as existing animal and human research on trauma and the brain. In addition, we will explore the degree to which we can generalize animal data to humans, while also discussing the power of neuroplasticity in the developing human brain. This presentation is suitable for practitioners of all levels.
After listening to this expert, participants will be able to:
1) Quickly overview the latest neurobiological findings around trauma and anxiety; and,
2) Translate some of this knowledge into treatment implications for those with trauma histories and/or anxiety disorders.