Bridging the Gap Between the Neuroscience and Parenting
September 28th, 2008
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by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Heather's Thoughts · Parenting Neuroscience
Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and Parenting
At the beginning of this month, I attended a conference in Las Vegas where Dr. Allan Shore was the keynote speaker. His information was amazing! “Thick,” but amazing. By thick I mean it was in-depth, profound, intellectually stimulating, and heavily documented by scientific research.
The premise of his talk was that the repair of the self, or healing, Read the rest of this entry »
from early childhood experiences happens in the right hemisphere. The
right hemisphere is our unconscious processor and our emotional self.
Heather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).