November 2008 The Brain: Empirical Research and Treatment Models for Social Workers Translation Please: Integrating Neuroscience into Social Work Practice Even in adults, the brain’s capacity for change and recover from trauma is a fascinating topic with tremendous implications for social work theory and practice. Clinical neuroscience has provided insights that not only aid social workers in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, but also suggest ways to enhance healthy brain functioning for optimal development. +read more Social Work Services for People with Traumatic Brain Injury Even in adults, the brain’s capacity for change and recover from trauma is a fascinating topic with tremendous implications for social work theory and practice. Clinical neuroscience has provided insights that not only aid social workers in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, but also suggest ways to enhance healthy brain functioning for optimal development. +read more Child Abuse and Neglect: Effects on the Brain and a Call to Action Over the last twenty years, social work research has made enormous strides in understanding the immediate and long-term effects of child maltreatment on brain functioning. These findings have dramatic implications for therapeutic intervention, policy reform, and future research. +read more FREE Teleconferences at Your Convenience   Because social workers are so busy, Sections offers convenient CEU courses via teleconference for professional development. Listen to an audio or download the transcript today!   Click here for more information.     Appreciating the Creative Brain Creativity is arguably one of the most the most important human characteristics for growth and recovery. The ability to recognize and capitalize on creativity and other strengths of our clients is a powerful social work technique. +read more Neurofeedback Offers New Social Work Treatment Model Neurofeedback is an emerging field with important ramifications for treating and preventing physical and mental illnesses as well as promoting and enhancing normal learning and development. +read more   WHERE CAN I FIND? Continuing Education Credentials HIPAA Insurance NASW Code of Ethics Publications and Journals NASW WebEd Social Work Portal The eConnection is produced by the Specialty Practice Sections of the National Association of Social Workers. It is intended to offer brief and timely updates on social work practice developments, current reports, and relevant news for members of the NASW Specialty Practice Sections. If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to find out how to receive your own, go to http://www.socialworkers.org/sections. Click here to unsubscribe.