Course Description
Interpersonal Neurobiology: A New Perspective provides a framework for understanding the contributions of brain development to human behavior (i.e. cognitive, emotional development, reasoning). Emphasis is placed on neuroplasticity, early vulnerabilities in child brain development, executive functioning, memory recall, interpersonal relationships, and impact of trauma across the life course. Practitioners will be able to consider and appreciate how experiences shape gene expression. Specific emphasis will be placed on how traumatic life and medical events (i.e. abuse, exposure to violence, stroke, neurodegenerative disorders, accidents) can be a risk-factor for developing symptoms of psychopathology (anxiety, depression, PTSD. Practitioners will be able to identify methods for ameliorating the long-term effects of trauma.
Course Outline
Course Title: Interpersonal Neurobiology: A New Perspective
Instructor: Trélan Nicole Holder, MS, LCSW
Contact Hours/CEUs: 4-Hours
Format: Online Self-Study Course (Text-based Readings and Videos)
Process: Register and pay for course. Read content online. Pass online posttest and print certificate of completion. Registrants can access course for 2 years from date of registration.
Learning Objectives
- Identify four quintessential perspectives pertaining to how early experiences contribute to brain development
- Identify the key structures (higher, central, lower, hind) of the brain.
- Define the functions of the key structures (higher, central, lower, hind) of the brain.
- Apply concepts of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) to how experiences influence Parent-Child Relationships
- Define Neuroplasticity
- Identify the implications of neuroscience and brain development on social work practice.
- Define and identify Epigenetic Factors—the ways in which specific experiences directly influences how genes are expressed.
- Define Susceptibility in the context of how certain early experiences (supportive and neglectful) significantly prepare or deter young children from developing effective capacities (executive functioning) to regulate their behavior.
- Define Memory recall (implicit/explicit memory) and how this function contributes to human behavior in the context of healthy and traumatic life experiences.
- Identify healthy and maladaptive mechanisms in the context of coping and adapting to life crises.
Course Features
- Lectures 65
- Quizzes 9
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 65 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Course Overview and Pre-Test3
- Module 2: How Early Experiences Shape Gene Expression5
- Module 3: Early Experiences- Memory7
- Module 4: Early Brain Development14
- 4.1Child Brain Development5 Minutes
- 4.2Development of Key Brain Structures5 Minutes
- 4.3Correlations between Fetal Behavior and Brain Development5 Minutes
- 4.4Parts of A Child’s Brain5 Minutes
- 4.5The Brain and Nervous System5 Minutes
- 4.6Sensory Development (Vision)5 Minutes
- 4.7Vulnerabilities5 Minutes
- 4.8Teratogen Exposure: Timing5 Minutes
- 4.9Early Biological Insults and Brain Development5 Minutes
- 4.10Developmental Neurotoxins5 Minutes
- 4.11Understanding Effects5 Minutes
- 4.12Timing of Teratogen Exposure5 Minutes
- 4.13Nutrient Deficiency5 Minutes
- 4.14Module 4: Review Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- Module 5: Childhood Trauma5
- Module 6: Brain Structure11
- 6.1Brain Structure5 Minutes
- 6.2Limbic System5 Minutes
- 6.3Lower and Higher Structure5 Minutes
- 6.4Central Structure5 Minutes
- 6.5Brain Activity5 Minutes
- 6.6Structure of A Neuron5 Minutes
- 6.7Architecture of A Neuron5 Minutes
- 6.8Neurons or Nerve cells – Structure function and types of neurons5 Minutes
- 6.9Experience: Neurons and Brain Development5 Minutes
- 6.10Synaptogenesis5 Minutes
- 6.11Synaptic Development5 Minutes
- Module 7: Neurodegenerative DisordersMultiple Sclerosis, Early On-Set Dementia, Alzheimer's16
- 7.1Neurological Disorders5 Minutes
- 7.2Cognitive Issues: Multiple Sclerosis5 Minutes
- 7.3Early Onset: Dementia and Alzheimer’s5 Minutes
- 7.4Medical and Psycho-Social Challenges5 Minutes
- 7.5Alzheimer’s vs. Typical Age-Related Changes5 Minutes
- 7.610 Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s5 Minutes
- 7.7The Aging Brain5 Minutes
- 7.8On The Neural Level5 Minutes
- 7.9A Neuron with the Plaques and Tangles of Alzheimer’s5 Minutes
- 7.10Alzheimer’s Trajectories5 Minutes
- 7.11Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease5 Minutes
- 7.12Severe Alzheimer’s Disease5 Minutes
- 7.13Medications5 Minutes
- 7.14Behavioral Interventions For Sleep Changes5 Minutes
- 7.15How Alzheimer’s Medications Work…5 Minutes
- 7.16Neurological Exam5 Minutes
- Module 8: Life Events Health Outcomes: Neurological Effects of A Stroke Neurological Impacts of Traumatic Events (PTSD)13
- 8.1Stroke5 Minutes
- 8.2Stroke and Depression5 Minutes
- 8.3Emotions and Mirror Neurons5 Minutes
- 8.4Video: The Secret Life of The Brain:The Adult Brain5 Minutes
- 8.5Video Reflection: Surviving A Stroke- Marvin’s Narrative10 Minutes2 Questions
- 8.6PTSD: Emotions5 Minutes
- 8.7Video: The Secret Life of The Brain: The Adult Brain- Surviving a Traumatic Event5 Minutes
- 8.8Treatment5 Minutes
- 8.9Video Reflection: Surviving a Traumatic Event- Johnny’s Narrative10 Minutes2 Questions
- 8.10Resources5 Minutes
- 8.11References5 Minutes
- 8.12Post-Test: Interpersonal Neurobiology10 Minutes9 Questions
- 8.13Course Survey: Interpersonal Neurobiology- A New Perspective10 Minutes9 Questions