Trauma and Executive Functioning – Neuroinsight Module

More and more research is becoming available to show the link between trauma and the development of the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which houses the executive functions. Knowing how trauma can affect brain development of children and brain function in adults is essential to understanding how to develop stronger executive functioning.*

Learning outcomes

After this pre-recorded, self help module with Dr Soracha Cashman, Cognitive Neuropsychologist and executive function coach you will know:

• The role of different areas of our brain in self regulation and behaviour
• How trauma impacts brain development
• How executive functioning can be impared by childhood trauma
• How trauma can impact executive functioning in adults
• The neurological importance of wellbeing and feeling safe, loved and valuable