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Interpersonal Neurobiology: A New Perspective

Interpersonal Neurobiology: A New Perspective
“The Human Experience is Potent and Can Shape Gene Expression”
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 events (i.e. abuse, exposure to violence, complicated grief/loss) can be a risk-factor for developing symptoms of psychopathology (anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse). Practitioners will be able to identify methods for ameliorating the long-term effects of trauma.

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.

About Renew Perspectives
Renew Perspectives, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #0026. Additionally, New York State Education Department (NYSED) Social Work Board Approved Courses are recognized by Connecticut and New Jersey for Continuing Education.

Bio-Sketch

Founder: Trélan Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is a skilled psychotherapist with extensive years of counseling experience in mental health and human services. Trélan is an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work and the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. She attained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Clark University, her Master of Science Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Cardozo Law School. Additionally, her clinical pursuits include: postgraduate psychodynamic psychotherapy training at the NYU Institute for Psycho-analytic Education. Our goal is to bring you a personalized and unique educational experience.