Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development (1 credit hour)
Program Summary: This course explores brain development and the impact of early experiences on a child’s growing brain. The course describes how maltreatment can alter development and describes such major effects as persistent fear response, hyperarousal, increased internalizing symptoms, diminished executive functioning, and delayed developmental milestones.
This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice.