The Pathways Learning Network convened on Wednesday, September 21 to discuss how the Neurosequential Model can help people respond to and care for children in developmentally appropriate ways in different settings. CLICK HERE for a full summary and key takeaways from the session.

The conversation also explored lessons learned from implementation of the model in Arizona from Amy Meyertholen with the Arizona Council of Human Service Providers and Dr. Elaine Rankin with the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District.

Dr. Perry is a teacher, clinician, and researcher focused on children’s mental health and neuroscience. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect, and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs, and policies across the world.

Meet the Speaker:

Bruce Perry, MD, PhD

Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria  Australia.

Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry’s most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Facilitators:

Rachel Gilgoff, MD, Pathways to Resilience Expert Advisory Committee member

 

Tanya Schwartz, Managing Principal, Aurrera Health Group

 

Event Info

  • Location: Virtual
  • Date: September 21, 2022
  • Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
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