Workshop

Wounds that time Won't Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse

Featured Speaker: Dr. Martin Teicher

Join Dr. Martin Teicher, a top neuroscientist, for a day-long workshop on how childhood adversity impacts the brain. Explore the effects of physical, sexual, verbal abuse, and witnessing sibling abuse on brain regions and circuits. Dr. Teicher will share the latest research and treatment implications, helping participants understand the cognitive, behavioral, and physiological impacts of early adverse experiences on mental health and addiction.
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About This Course


Spend a day with Dr. Martin Teicher, a leading neuroscientist, to delve into how childhood adversity affects the brain. This workshop will explore the neurological impact of various types of abuse, including physical, sexual, verbal, and witnessing sibling abuse. Dr. Teicher will present cutting-edge research on how maltreatment influences specific brain regions, pathways, and circuits, and discuss the implications for treatment. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how early adverse experiences affect cognitive, behavioral, and physiological aspects of mental health and addiction.

Topics of focus will include: 
  • Neurological Impact of Childhood Adversity - How different types of abuse affect specific brain regions and circuits.
  • Timing and Type of Abuse - Sensitivity of brain areas based on the nature and timing of adverse experiences.
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Effects - Insights into how early adversity influences mental health and behavioral outcomes.
  • Physiological Impacts - The effects of childhood abuse on physical health and addiction.
  • Implications for Treatment - How understanding brain impact can guide effective therapeutic approaches.
  • Case Studies and Research Findings -  Review of Dr. Teicher’s research and real-world applications.
*Please note that a portion of the proceeds from your registration will be donated to ATTCH Niagara to support the delivery of free and low cost therapy (www.attchniagara.com). Thank you to our guest speaker for their generosity. 
PREREQUISITES: None

FORMAT: Virtually / Self-paced

LENGTH: 1 Day

FOR WHO: Anyone

TAUGHT BY: Dr. Martin Teicher
Dr. Martin Teicher, MD, PhD, directs the Developmental Biopsychiatry Research Program at McLean Hospital and is an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He has over 200 published articles, 19 U.S. patents, and is a board member of several prestigious organizations. Dr. Teicher has received notable awards, including the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award and the Pierre Janet Writing Award.

COMPANY / LARGE GROUP ADAPTABLE:  Yes 
We can adapt to fit your requirements and budget, with options for virtual or on-site sessions. Benefit from group discounts and personalized plans for maximum value. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and budget today.

Upon completion of training participants will have a strong understanding of:

How Different Types of Abuse Affect the Brain

  • Knowledge of how physical, sexual, verbal, and witnessed abuse impact brain function.

Cognitive, Behavioral, and Physiological Effects

  • Understanding of how early adverse experiences shape mental health and addiction issues.

Brain Sensitivity to Adversity

  • Insights into which brain areas are most affected by the timing and nature of childhood maltreatment.

Treatment Implications

  • Practical applications of brain research to inform effective treatment strategies for childhood abuse.

Meet the Instructor

Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. Martin Teicher, MD, PhD

Dr. Martin Teicher, MD, PhD, has been director of the Developmental Biopsychiatry Research Program at McLean Hospital since 1988. He was chief of the former Developmental Psychopharmacology Laboratory (now the Laboratory of Developmental Neuropharmacology) and is currently an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

He is a member of several editorial boards, including the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Dr. Teicher is a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation and the SmartFIT company, and a board member of organizations including the Trauma Research Foundation and the Board of Children, Youth and Families at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. He has served on or chaired numerous review committees for the National Institutes of Health, published more than 200 articles, and has been awarded 19 U.S. patents.

Dr. Teicher is the recipient of numerous honors. Recent awards include the Robert S. Laufer, PhD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Pierre Janet Writing Award from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
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Dr. Martin Teicher

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