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Introduction to Trauma and the Brain

Aims

  • To gain an understanding of early development and the impact trauma can have on memory and cognition.
  • To explore the traumatic stress response and its impact on everyday functioning.
  • To explore what can help and the concept of neuroplasticity.
The brain.

Consider more:

What is your current understanding of development and the impact trauma can have on it?

Can you think of any ways that trauma or adverse childhood experiences could impact early development?

In your experience, what helps people deal with the impact of trauma?