Counseling the Young Brain Built on Trauma - Paperback

Carolyn Powell, M.A., LCMHC(NC), NCC is a clinical mental health counselor at Reaching Resolution LLC. She holds an M.A. in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University.

Dr. Lucy Parker-Barnes, Ph.D., LCPC(IL), LMHC(IN), LPC(PA), CCMHC, NCC, CCTP is an assistant professor at Quincy University and co-owner, counselor, and supervisor at Empathic Empowerment Counseling PLLC. She holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Northern Illinois University.

Dr. Kübra Civan, Ph.D., LPC(OH), NCC is an assistant professor of counselor education at Quincy University. She holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Ohio University.

Noel McKillip, M.A., LPC(CO), NCC, CCTP is the owner and operator of Neurologic Counseling, LLC, as well as a clinical researcher and educator. She holds dual master's degrees in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University and elementary curriculum and instruction from the University of Denver.

Counseling the Young Brain Built on Trauma offers a focused examination of therapeutic approaches for young individuals who have endured trauma. The text integrates neuroscience into counseling methods to aid in the emotional and behavioral management of children and adolescents. It provides a framework for practitioners to understand how trauma can influence brain development and function, and how these impacts can be addressed through foundational therapeutic interventions and neuro-informed practices.

The book lays out a combination of neuro-informed techniques and traditional counseling strategies, ensuring that it caters to the evolving needs of young clients in a sensitive and inclusive manner. Strategies include the use of neurobiology education, experiential interventions, and building strong therapeutic relationships to assist young clients in regulating emotions and fostering resilience.

Counseling the Young Brain Built on Trauma is ideal for undergraduate and graduate programs and courses that emphasize trauma-informed care, child and adolescent counseling, and the application of neuroscientific principles in therapeutic practices.