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'Unlocking Childhood Trauma!'- Keys to Transforming the Body and Mind - MELBOURNE

Presented by: Donna Zander

Date: 25th March 2019 (1 day)

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Attendance options: This event is available both in person and online.

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Inclusions: Morning, Afternoon Tea, Lunch & GST Inclusive

Course overview

Donna Zander & Associates is an Accredited Social Worker by AASWTrauma in childhood has a significant impact on the developing brain and can lock itself down in the body. Children show us this in their behaviour and their relationships with others. This workshop explores: the most recent research on the impact of trauma on the brain development of children and young people; provides a framework for understanding the effects of trauma for a child's cognitive, social, physical and emotional development and functioning and; explores implications for practice. This is a practical workshop utilising experiential activities and case studies.

Learning outcomes

Participants will: * Develop an understanding of normative brain development through childhood and adolescence * Understand the way that trauma affects children's brain architecture and functioning and can lock itself down in the body * Identify ways that trauma shapes memory states and emotional experiences * Explore non verbal, creative, playful and sensorimotor approaches to enable children to communicate and process their experiences of trauma * Explore practical strategies to strengthen parent's, caregivers and others to understand the world of the child or young person who has experienced trauma * Use participant knowledge to place this information in their own work. * Have fun!

Price: $250.00
AASW CPE approved, APS Members & Students price: $230.00