Moving Toward Neuroscience-Based Social Work (Corning, CA)

Please join us for the Moving Toward Neuroscience-Based Social Work Conference!

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child states that, “Healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body and the brain. Frequent or sustained activation of brain systems that respond to stress can lead to heightened vulnerability to a range of behavioral and physiological disorders over a lifetime.”  Those working in the social and human services field work diligently to prevent children from experiencing toxic stress and/or provide intervention early enough to support healthy development and family function.

The discussions about early adverse experiences and the revolution in brain science have important implications for our understanding of human behavior in the context of social and human services.  Learn more about the relationship of neuroscience research to practical strategies that improve child and family outcomes—particularly working with individuals who experienced and continue to experience unaddressed toxic stress.  This year’s conference brings together prominent experts from across the United States to highlight the importance and effectiveness of integrating neuroscience into social and human services.  Attendees will achieve increased understanding about why and how neuroscience should be a critical component to the core of social work practice, including practical strategies to improve interactions with children and families.

Register now! Seats will sell quickly.

Featured Speakers:

• Tyson V. Barker, PhD – Postdoctoral Scientist, Stress Neurobiology and Prevention Lab, Prevention Science Institute, University of Oregon.
• Holly Matto, PhD, LCSW-C – Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Services Department of Social Work, George Mason University.
• Laurie Ann Ellington, MA, LPC, PCC – Chief Executive Officer, Zero Point Leadership, Co-Founder,  NeuroLeader University™, Adjunct Faculty, Maryland University, and Associate Faculty, University of Phoenix.
• Cynthia Cook, MA - Executive Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Student Support Services, Tehama County Department of Education; Director, Tehama County Drug-Free Community Coalition.