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Trauma Informed Care Module 2
Posted by adam.singh15
Presented by: Jamie Heberlein, ECE Chair
Summary
This presentation dives deeply into the science of trauma and how it impacts the brain and body. It explains how toxic stress affects brain development, triggering survival modes where the emotional brain takes over the rational brain. Participants learn about Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain, the Neurosequential Model, and the four key brain functions impacted by trauma: executive functions, sensory awareness, attention, and memory. Finally, the session explores neuroplasticity and practical ways to complete the stress cycle, fostering healing and resilience in our relationships and work environments.
Presentation Outcomes
- Understand the difference between regular stress and toxic stress.
- Explain Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain and how trauma impacts the prefrontal cortex.
- Identify the four brain functions most impacted by trauma: executive functions, sensory awareness, attention, and memory.
- Apply the Neurosequential Model (Regulate, Relate, Reason) to effectively engage with and support others.
- Recognize the brain’s capacity to heal through neuroplasticity and practice techniques to complete the physical stress cycle.
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