Psychoeducation is an important component of trauma informed care. Understanding the brain science behind shifts in mood and reactivity is key to identifying the needs of our clients. This course will review the Brain State Model designed by Dr. Becky Bailey and teach practical application for using this model in session with clients.
Objectives:
1. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE BRAIN STATES IDENTIFIED BY DR. BECKY BAILEY WITHIN THE BRAIN STATE MODEL.
2. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECOGNIZE CUES THAT IDENTIFY CLIENT NEEDS AND BRAIN STATE BASED ON COMMONLY EXHIBITED BEHAVIORS.
3. PARTICIPANTS WILL RELATE MASLOW’S HIERARCHY TO THE BRAIN STATE MODEL AND DISCUSS HOW THESE MODELS CAN INFORM THE PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFECTIVE CLIENT CARE.
This course will provide an overlook at common executive dysfunction deficits seen in neurodivergency as well as in trauma survivors. Strategies and techniques for both physical environmental changes and technological applications and resources will be reviewed to help maximize executive functioning skills.
Objectives:
1. PARTICIPANTS WILL IDENTIFY AT LEAST 3 TYPES OF EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION DEFICITS COMMONLY SEEN AMONG CLIENTS AND THERAPISTS.
2. PARTICIPANTS WILL IDENTIFY AT LEAST 2 WAYS YOU CAN ADAPT THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE IMPROVED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS.
3. PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPARE, CONTRAST, AND IMPLEMENT AT LEAST 3 ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS OR TOOLS TO ASSIST WITH CLIENT AND THERAPIST EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS.