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
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Other neurodiversity presentations
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Sensory and regulation systems contribute directly to function
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Brain-based clinical reasoning informs individualized interventions
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Case presentation
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Science of brain-body systems reinforce holistic practice as opposed to use of a single frame of reference for intervention
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Role of dopamine in connection seeking
EDUCATOR
Classroom scenarios
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - children in the classroom presenting with impulsivity and hyperactivity
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Trauma - children presenting in fight/flight/freeze response
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Holistic understanding of how children learn expands teaching strategies
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Scientific validation for focused well-being in the classroom supports academic success
SOCIAL WORKER
Case presentations
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Children in care (child protection)
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Children and families with complex needs e.g. homelessness, substance use difficulties
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Addiction - different chemicals being sought informs treatment
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Impact of child protection when children present with neurodiversity and trauma
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Understanding children in care and adults with multiple complex needs
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Case presentations
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Depression and anxiety
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Clinical reasoning to look beyond diagnosis
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Appreciating rationale for therapeutic use of self
PSYCHIATRIST
Clinical presentations
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Psychosis and other psychopathology
Course benefits that you can apply in your role:
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Appreciating the neurobiological impacts from various forms of interventions in addition to medication
Suitable for all learners
Applying your knowledge in clinical practice
How is this course relevant for Psychologists?
How is this course relevant for Educators?
How is this course relevant for Occupational Therapists (OT's)?
How is this course relevant for Parents?
The importance of neurobiology is relevant to all humans, helping us understand the people we support, as well as ourselves!