Trauma Informed Care and Brain Development: The Basics
Presenter(s):
Katti Sneed, PhD, LCSW, MSW, LCAC
September 24, 2018: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (Eastern)
$18.75
Member Price:
$15.00
Training description:
Exposure to trauma has been found to alter brain chemistry in children. Therefore, traditional cognitive behavioral treatments are sometimes ineffective. This session discussed basic brain functioning and how trauma can disrupt normal brain development.
CE category:
Direct Practice: Individuals, Couples, Families, and Children
Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment
No. of CE Hours:
1.25
Training format:
video-based
Practice Level(s):
Advanced: LAW/CLEW Level
Intermediate: MSW Level
Target Audience:
Social workers and related professionals
Social work students
Human services professionals
Clergy
Learning Objectives:
After completing this training, I am able to:
1. Describe the main aspects of brain development in children
2. Articulate 2-3 ways that exposure to trauma can affect brain development in children
3. Identify 2-3 hands-on clinical techniques that have been shown to be effective in working with children exposed to trauma
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Training Outline:
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Presenter Bio:
Dr. Katti Sneed is the program director of the Social Work Program at Indiana Wesleyan University. Her clinical experience is varied, working in private practice, women's shelters, sexual abuse and addictions. Most recently Dr. Sneed has been part of a strategic team developing an after-school program called "The Brain Kitchen" for at-risk children where she developed trauma Informed curriculum and training sessions for volunteers.