Childhood Trauma and Self-Regulation Deficits: Screening, Intervention, and Common Concerns and Complications

Course overview

Self-regulation skills are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation skills are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision making increases. Exposure to childhood trauma impedes self-regulation development and abilities. Designed for professionals, this 2-hour, view-on-demand, recorded course examines the impacts of toxic stress, adversity, and complex trauma on self-regulation abilities in children and adolescents. The presenter identifies underlying causes and neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with poor self-regulation along with its reciprocal relationship with attachment formation, language development, emotional intelligence, sensory processing, theory of mind, and executive functioning. Self-regulation deficits among children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are discussed as well as implications for screening and intervention for self-regulation problems. In particular, the presenter identifies ways to address and manage self-regulation problems in younger individuals. Empirically based research findings and case study examples are emphasized throughout. At the end of this course, you will be able to (1) define self-regulation and learn about its building blocks and various dimensions, (2) identify red flag indicators, warning signs, and consequences of self-regulation deficits, (3) examine how toxic stress, adversity, and complex trauma can impede the development of self-regulation, (4) list ways to promote and develop self-regulation skills in children, and (5) analyze the benefits of self-regulation throughout a variety of occupation-based activities. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Beginner Level, OT Service Delivery, and targeted to beginner- to intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, and other pediatric professionals. The course instructor, Jerrod Brown, PhD, is a professor, trainer, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota, since 2003. For more information on our live courses, visit our website: https://www.sensationalbrain.com/product-cagtegory/ceu/on-demand-webinars. To stay abreast of our latest live and view-on-demand course offerings, sales, and FREEBIES, consider subscribing to our newsletter: bit.ly/3tkOSAX. Send questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com.