Trauma and the Brain: How They Work Together
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Trauma and the Brain: How They Work Together

Wed, Aug 5th, 2026
11:00am – 2:15pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

This training explores how traumatic experiences affect neurological functioning, emotional regulation, behavior, and overall well-being across the lifespan. Participants will examine the Triune Brain model, including the survival-focused brainstem, emotion-driven limbic system, and reasoning prefrontal cortex, to better understand how trauma can disrupt regulation and contribute to chronic states of hyperarousal, shutdown, and dysregulation.

The training reviews the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and chronic stress on physical health, attachment, emotional functioning, cognition, and social relationships. Learners will also explore the Window of Tolerance framework to understand how trauma affects an individual’s ability to remain emotionally regulated and engaged in daily life.

Emphasis is placed on recognizing trauma responses in clinical and healthcare settings while building trauma-informed strategies that promote safety, stabilization, resilience, and nervous system regulation. Integrating neuroscience, attachment theory, and practical intervention approaches, this training provides clinicians with tools to support compassionate and effective care for individuals impacted by trauma.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.

Target Audience

This live interactive is intended for Behavioral Health and Physical Health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, art therapists, school psychologists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, behavior analysts, guidance counselors, peer support specialists, addiction counselors, physicians, nurses, occupational therapies, physical therapists, dietetic technicians, and dietitians. It is appropriate for intermediate levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify key brain structures and functions associated with trauma responses.
  2. 2 Describe common emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses to trauma.
  3. 3 Apply trauma-informed, brain-based strategies to support individuals impacted by trauma.

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 8:00am US Pacific Time.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Understanding Trauma and the Brain

  • Many faces of trauma
  • The Triune Brain
  • Matching exercise
  • Brain flow process of PTSD
  • Trauma brain processing
  • Short film: ReMoved
  • What does trauma dysregulation look like?
  • The 4F trauma personality types
  • Impact of trauma on the individual


11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Trauma-Informed Foundations

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Keys to trauma-informed care
  • Three key areas of initial intervention
  • Therapeutic metaphors for trauma work


12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
BREAK


12:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Building Resilience and Supporting Recovery

  • Window of Tolerance
  • Dr. Bruce Perry’s contributions to trauma-informed care
  • Video: Teaching the Brain to Children and Adolescents
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Post-traumatic growth model
  • Frequently asked questions from trauma clients
  • Clinical recommendations for working with trauma and the brain
  • Case study and group recommendations
  • Video: ReMoved Part 2
  • Key recommendations for clinicians
  • Resource review
  • Q&A

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