Children From Hard Places And The Brain

Children From Hard Places And The Brain DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY impact of trauma Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: TCU Released: 2014 Media: DVD CHILDREN FROM HARD PLACES and the Brain explores the impact of trauma on a developing brain and explains how fear, chronic stress and various types of trauma damage the structure, wiring and chemistry of the brain, putting the child at risk for a lifetime of social, learning and behavioral problems. This video offers practical advice and tips for leading children of all ages —even teens — to new levels of healing through new and positive experiences and trusting relationships with consistently nurturing caregivers. Notable experts sharing their expertise and insights include: Karyn Brand Purvis, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist, co-founder and Rees-Jones Director of the TCU Institute of Child Development in Fort Worth, Texas, and co-creator along with her TCU Institute of Child Development co-founder, Dr, David Cross, Ph.D., of Trust-