Core Concepts in the Neuro-developmental Treatment of Child Trauma – Introduction to the NMT™

Increasingly we are being called to understand the role that brain development plays in a number of key functional domains in children who have experienced developmental trauma. These domains include sensory integration, self regulation, relational and cognitive capacities. Each of these is mediated by neural networks which develop in a particular sequence and particularly rapidly during the ages of conception through 3 years. Better understanding these key aspects of brain development and the sequential nature of processing is key in relation to working with children who struggle with symptoms of developmental trauma. This workshop will introduce participants to core concepts in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT™) – developed by Dr. Bruce Perry – as they apply to working with children who have experienced developmental trauma in a variety of settings. Particular attention will be payed to “operationalizing the concepts” in practice and the relevance of early intervention. Descriptions of core concepts in practice will illustrate their relevance in “real life” settings and situations. Pragmatic hands-on emphasis will be a key focus throughout this training.

VIRTUAL SEMINAR | June 14, 21, and 28, 2021, noon – 2 p.m. ET
Instructor: Stephen Bradley, LICSW, LMHC
CEs: 6 CEs for social workers are available for $10 fee
Level: Intermediate