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Neurobiology Matters

A Practical Approach to Applying Brain, Body and Mind Science to Clinical Practice
Who should attend this course?

This course is aimed at Allied Health and Medical Professionals including occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, mental health workers, general practitioners, paediatricians, and psychiatrists. It is also relevant for educators and parents.

Included below are some presentations that you may work with, and how the 'Neurobiology Matters' course will impact on your clinical reasoning.

OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPIST

Case presentations
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

  • Other neurodiversity presentations

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Sensory and regulation systems contribute directly to function

  • Brain-based clinical reasoning informs individualized interventions

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Case presentation
  • Borderline Personality Disorder

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Science of brain-body systems  reinforce holistic practice as opposed to use of a single frame of reference for intervention

  • Role of dopamine in connection seeking

EDUCATOR

Classroom scenarios
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - children in the classroom presenting with impulsivity and hyperactivity

  • Trauma - children presenting in fight/flight/freeze response

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Holistic understanding of how children learn expands teaching strategies

  • Scientific validation for focused well-being in the classroom supports academic success

SOCIAL WORKER

Case presentations
  • Children in care (child protection)

  • Children and families with complex needs e.g. homelessness, substance use difficulties

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Addiction - different chemicals being sought informs treatment

  • Impact of child protection when children present with neurodiversity and trauma

  • Understanding children in care and adults with multiple complex needs

MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Case presentations
  • Depression and anxiety

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Clinical reasoning to look beyond diagnosis

  • Appreciating rationale for therapeutic use of self

PSYCHIATRIST

Clinical presentations
  • Psychosis and other psychopathology

Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
  • Appreciating the neurobiological impacts from various forms of interventions in addition to medication

Who should attend?
Suitable for all learners

Suitable for all learners

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Applying your knowledge in clinical practice

Applying your knowledge in clinical practice

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How is this course relevant for Psychologists?

How is this course relevant for Psychologists?

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How is this course relevant for Educators?

How is this course relevant for Educators?

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How is this course relevant for Occupational Therapists (OT's)?

How is this course relevant for Occupational Therapists (OT's)?

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How is this course relevant for Parents?

How is this course relevant for Parents?

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The importance of neurobiology is relevant to all humans, helping us understand the people we support, as well as ourselves!

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Presented by Kim Barthel

www.kimbarthel.ca

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12 HOURS OF ONLINE LEARNING

Study at your own pace - 120 days of access

CAD$
approx US$373
approx AUD$505
Scholarships & Team Group discounts available
(between 15% to 60% saving)
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