Dr. Hopper is a nationally recognized expert in the psychological and biological effects of sexual assault, child abuse, and other traumatic experiences. His workshop addresses how stress and trauma can alter brain functioning during sexual assaults and other traumas. Participants will learn about the key brain circuitries impacted by stress and trauma, including the prefrontal cortex and the defense and memory circuitries. Participants will gain increased understanding of brain-based experiences and behaviors – including why “reflexes and habits” is a better framework than “fight, flight, freeze, fawn” – and how trauma can alter memory processes. This workshop provides a critical foundation for learning and applying trauma-informed responses with people who have been assaulted.

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