The Hopeful Brain:Relational Repair for Disconnected Children and Youth

Over the past two decades, significant advancement has been made in understanding the role the brain plays in human behavior. Along with this new and exciting information emerges a responsibility for therapeutic professionals to have a solid understanding of the “brain basics” needed to support the lives of troubled children and youth. The Hopeful Brain authors provide a common-sense look at modern neuroscience and its application to positive youth development, psychology and educational support. Baker and White-McMahon take on the often daunting world of complex neuroscience and provide readers with practical strategies that are easy to use and apply across a variety of settings. This e-book explores the importance of using strength-based interventions and creating structured opportunities to “reimburse” troubled children and youth with positive experiences that teach and transform. A comprehensive brain-compatible approach to therapeutic transformation is presented that incorporates critical aspects that impact brain development such Neuroplasticity Positive and Negative Stress Relational Trauma Social Connectedness Mirror Neurons Culture Self-Regulation