Module 1 - Overview

Understanding Development

·      Brain growth and development.

·      Stress and survival.

·      Basic anatomy of the emotion regulation system.

·      Reasoning ability.

·      The function of emotions.

·      Emotional memory.

·      Developing a sense of self.

·      Psychological development.

·      Neuroplasticity.

·      Sibling rivalry.

·      When to be concerned.

Goals

·       Have a basic understanding of development and its components.

·       Why understanding development is important?

·       Understanding the brain and emotions, memory and reasoning ability.

·       Knowing how children develop a sense of self and how it is impacted by parenting.