Many people intuitively understand that a traumatic blow to the head can result in damage to the brain, leading to potentially devastating functional impairment or even death. However, many people, even experienced clinicians, do not always understand that emotional traumas, such as abuse and neglect, also lead to structural and functional brain changes with concomitant symptoms and difficulties. These changes can essentially hardwire the brain to experience heightened fear reactions and other maladaptive responses to environmental triggers. This course is designed for licensed professionals with some foundational knowledge of both trauma and neurobiology. We will delve into the specific ways that psychological and physical trauma can impact both the developing brain during childhood and adolescence, as well as how trauma affects the mature, adult brain. We will also explore some general treatment considerations of which you should be aware so that you can more effectively support individuals who have experienced trauma.
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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
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Outline:
Trauma and the Brain
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Neurobiology of Trauma
Meet Mark and Derrek
Healthy Brain Development
The Basics of Brain Development and Structure
Trauma and Well-Being
The Neurobiology of PTSD
Quick Check
Neural Transmission and Trauma: Myelination
Synaptic Pruning
The Brain’s Adaptive Alarm System
The HPA Axis and Stress
When Trauma Hijacks the Brain
Review
Summary
Section 3: Trauma’s Impact on the Developing Brain
Critical and Sensitive Periods of Brain Development
Trauma During Sensitive Periods
The Impact of Physical Trauma
Psychological Trauma
Dysregulated Stress Response
Structural Changes in the Brain
Trauma and Synaptic Pruning
Integration
Brain Adaptability: Plasticity
Review
Summary
Section 4: Trauma and the Developed Brain
The Adult Brain
The Typical Aging Brain
Trauma and the Developed Brain
Neural Circuits
TBI in Adults
Meet Ryan
Summary
Section 5: Treatment Considerations When Working with Individuals Who Have Experienced Trauma
Effective Psychotherapy Components
Goals of Therapy Components
Medications and PTSD Symptoms
10 Tips for Improving Trauma-Informed Care
Child-Specific Tips
TBI and Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Exam and BrainSparks
Staff Writer: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Disclosure: Bridgett Ross, PsyD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016. Disclosure: Monique Kahn, Psy.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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