When Trauma Hijacks the Brain
Simple Science-Backed Tools to Bring Clients Back to Balance
- Speaker:
- Daniel J. Siegel, MD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 31 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Feb 23, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150683
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
When trauma hits, the brain loses balance – clients swing between overwhelm and shutdown, stuck in loops of fear, disconnection, and shame.
In this powerful keynote, world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Dan Siegel shows you how to help clients get unstuck by rebuilding the brain’s natural wiring for calm and connection.
You’ll discover how to:
- Spot the brain-based signs of chaos and rigidity that keep clients trapped in trauma
- Use simple mindfulness and relationship-based tools to cam stress and rewire safety
- Apply Dr. Siegel’s proven Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) framework to help clients feel whole, present, and resilient again
Walk away with practical strategies you can use in your very next session – so your clients can move from fragmentation to healing, one connection at a time.
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Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe how trauma disrupts neural integration and contributes to states of chaos and rigidity.
- Examine the role of attachment and relational experiences in both the development of trauma and the process of recovery.
- Apply principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) in clinical or educational settings to support healing and resilience in individuals impacted by trauma.
Outline
Introduction to Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
- Integration as the foundation of well-being
- Chaos and rigidity as markers of impaired integration
Neurobiology of Trauma
- Impact of trauma on memory, emotion, and stress-response systems
- Dysregulation in neural networks (corpus callosum, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex)
Attachment, Relationships, and Trauma
- Early attachment and its influence on vulnerability or resilience
- Interpersonal experiences that exacerbate or buffer traumatic effects
Pathways to Integration and Healing
- Neuroplasticity and the brain’s capacity for change
- Clinical and educational interventions: mindfulness, attunement, and relational repair
Applications and Implications
- Translating IPNB principles into daily practice
- Fostering resilience and growth in individuals and communities
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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