neuroscience including brain development

Supporting Indigenous clients: Understanding the neuroscience of trauma and resilience

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Live webinar October 15, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

Facilitators: Jennifer Mervyn, MA, PhD, and Dwight Ballantyne

This program from Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of early childhood and brain development, as well as the crucial role caregivers and educators play in helping children learn effective stress-management strategies. This program contains practice and curriculum-based strategies to help young children learn how to manage stress.

• 1.5 hour recording on the fundamentals of stress management

Leading the way in mental health training and education

Understanding the neuroscience of trauma and resilience to best support Indigenous clients

Live webinar April 27, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Leading the way in mental health training and education

Offsetting the neurodevelopmental impacts of COVID-19 by building resilience now

Live webinar series April 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2021
half-day sessions from 1 to 4 p.m.
Presented by: Jennifer Mervyn, MA, PhD

Hi not sure where to post this, but does anyone know of an article that discusses how gamblers prefer a quick fix for their problems.

The Lancet Psychiatry published on 2020/10/21 "Neuroinflammation in psychiatric disorders: PET imaging and promising new targets". This review says that the images show neuroinflammation in psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program recently completed an informative article that outlines the basics of youth brain development and how this development impacts risk taking behaviors. This information is useful for parents and professionals who work with youth!

This presentation seeks to show how the lived experience of addiction reflects the neuroscience that informs us by matching the presenter's lived experience with information from The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health, published in 2016. The presenter will demonstrate how this may also inform treatment.

Leading the way in mental health training and education

Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Brain Development

Leading the Way in Mental Health Training and Education

CPRI launches the 2019-2020 Education Catalogue

The in-person workshops and by-request clinical presentations support evidence-informed learning for individuals and organizations working in child and youth mental health and developmental services. Topics include:

Leading the way in Mental Health Training and Education

How to Engage Adolescents in Psychotherapy: A 21st Century Perspective

September 20, 2019 - Half Day Training - 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Dr. M. Korenblum, FRCP(C), Dip.,

There is still time to register for this 5-day Advanced Training Program - Hurry registration closes soon!