The
Wednesday Evenings
6pm to 8pm
Come bring your Independent Living Skills
eligible youth to life skills training and attend a class.
Location:
"Understanding
Traumatized and Maltreated Children: The Core Concepts".
This
Six Part Series is based on video tapes and power point presentations by Dr.
Bruce Perry, leading researcher on the effects of trauma and neglect in
children (particularly how they affect the brain). Dr. Perry has
developed new, effective approaches to help children overcome the effects of
early childhood neglect and trauma, based on his research of how they impact
and effect the growth and development of different areas of the brain.
Week 1: October 24 "The Amazing Human Brain" This class presents
foundational information for the series. Dr Perry explains basic brain
anatomy and function. Care providers will be better able to diagnose
children's problems and make effective interventions through the understanding
of the hierarchical make-up of the brain. By the end of this
class, participants will have a good understanding of how a stressed brain
functions differently from a nurtured and healthy brain.
Week 2: November 7 "How the Brain Develops: The importance of Early
Childhood" Dr. Perry stresses how bonding and attachment contribute
to optimal brain development. When children have missed these important
opportunities, children will often display challenging behaviors and
problems. Dr. Perry discusses treatments for these children.
Week 3: November 14 "Neglect: How Poverty of Experience Disrupts Development" Dr. Perry presents new and dynamic information on
this often ignored subject. Severe neglect and even simple missed care
giving opportunities cause various degrees of brain effects leading to behavior
problems. By understanding these effects on the brain, the care provider can develop effective and appropriate strategies
to help the child overcome the effects of early childhood neglect.
Week 4: November 28 "The Fear Response: The Impact of
Childhood Trauma" Caregivers learn to effectively recognize the
behaviors and physical reaction of children in the various stages of the
"fear response". This is particularly helpful in assessing,
treating, and intervening with children who have been exposed to a traumatic
experience.
Week 5: December 5 "Living and Working with Traumatized Children" In depth
information and effective skills will be presented for those who are "on
the front lines" of caring for traumatized and maltreated
children. Participants will be equipped to promote effective and
optimal opportunities for a healing environment.
Week 6: December 19 "Violence and Childhood" Addresses
how insufficient brain Cortex modulation and primitive Brain Stem impulsively
can lead to act of violence. Participants will gain an understanding of
how to help youth steer away from these things.
This series will be facilitated by Joy Todd-Iorga,
RN. Each class will include time for discussion. Participants will
receive a copy of Dr. Perry's book; The
Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
Please call Butte
College Foster/Kinship Care Education at 530-897-6235 to sign-up for any of these
classes. If you are new to the program or have not
attended training recently please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out mandatory
paperwork or fill it out from the website and bring it with you. www.butte.edu/services/student/career/fostercare/
JJJ Thanks for your cooperation, it really helps!! Choose Your Attitude AND Make It A Great Day!! JJJ