Number of Professional Development Hours: 1

The brain is a central and complex organ. It controls every aspect of the human body including our interpretation of sensations, body movements, breathing, heart regulation, memory, vision, thoughts, and hearing and communication. To understand how trauma affects one’s daily life, it is necessary to first understand how trauma impacts brain development and functioning. Module 2: The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development & Functioning will cover the brain, and the parts of the brain that are most affected by trauma and stress. 

Learning Objectives - At the end of Module 2: The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development & Functioning, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify the brain structures affected by trauma 

2. Explain the impact that trauma has on each brain structure 

3. Define the different types of stress that an affect the brain

4. Explain the role of toxic stress on the brain 

5. Explain the relationship between culture and the brain