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    • CPD Hours4 hrs

    CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge

    OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])

    Event FormatOn-Demand

    Practice & careerMental Health,Clinical SW

    Price

    Members Price

    $99

    Non-Members Price

    $198

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    This on-demand course explores the intricate relationship between brain function, trauma, and neuroplasticity. The course delves into how trauma affects the brain, examining structural and functional changes visible through brain imaging techniques.

    Led by Sunelle Asmussen, a Clinical Social Worker, and internationally recognised Neurofeedback Practitioner with over 20 years of expertise, this course equips you with practical, evidence-based strategies to transform your practice. Learners will also explore current evidence-based strategies that promote positive neural changes and manage stress responses in clients.


    Focussed Psychological Strategies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are discussed as well as emerging approaches like Neurofeedback. Guidance is provided to participants to ensure that social workers are able to practice within their scope, grounded through the AASW Practice Standards.


    By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with new knowledge to enhance their trauma-informed practice and may consider further study in this evolving area of social work.


    What you will learn in this course:

    • The role of hope
    • Neurophysiology of the brain
    • The role of neurons and neurotransmitters
    • The brain in trauma
    • Neuroplasticity
    • How to reduce stress responses
    • Evidence-based therapeutic interventions (Polyvocal, EMDR, CBT)
    • Emerging evidence-based interventions

    AASW Credentials: Mental Health (FPS), Clinical SW


    FPS: CBT and EMDR are interventions discussed in sections of this course.


    Please consider the AASW CPD Policy regarding FPS when logging your FPS hours manually:


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