Now that we know how the brain works, it would be irresponsible of us not to use this information to train youth workers on how to do their job.

Deep Brain Learning®: Pathways to Potential with Challenging Youth by Drs. Larry Brendtro, Martin Mitchell and Herman McCall has been enlightening and inspiring youth workers world-wide since 2009. Now this compelling book is available in an innovative one day training!

Offered as a stand-alone course, or as the first day of Developmental Audit, Deep Brain Learning will teach participants the latest in brain science research as it relates to the development of children and adolescents. This course is designed for teachers, clinicians and direct-care staff to better understand troubled youth and how to optimize their performance in an educational and treatment environment.

During this one-day training participants will learn:
• Practical tools to connect with challenging, disruptive kids
• Methods to motivate reluctant learners
• Strategies to restore bonds of respect
• Pathways of the brain leading to trust and self-regulation
• Key principles important to change in children of challenge
• The Circle of Courage™—the four universal needs of children in all cultures.

Offers vital guidelines on how to develop a positive, productive, and healthy connection with a troubled youth—skills that can be put into action immediately.

–Robert Foltz, PsyD, American Association of Children’s Residential Centers, Chicago, Illinois

If you have questions or would like to schedule training at your facility, please contact
Circle of Courage Institute
Phone: (605) 647-2534
Toll Free: 1-888-285-7910
Email: Send us an email...
Fax: (605) 647-5212

This course is available for college credit.

2010 Syllabus - Deep Brain Learning.pdf