The Users Guide to Brain Functioning

The human brain is a creamy coloured, soft wrinkly object which weighs about 1.3 kilograms and contains around 180 billion cells. It is the most fascinating area of the body and our understanding of it functions has increased tremendously over the last decade. This one day work shop explores the anatomy and physiology of the brain, examining what functions different structures within the brain are responsible for and looks at how and why we produce thoughts and emotions. Current research evidence is reviewed and case studies are used to guide understanding.

The two hemispheres of the brain are connected and work as one but can also function independently. Fascinating research evidence relating to the hemisphere specialisation is explored. The limbic region of the brain is responsible for most basic human functioning from sexual appetitive to anger control. This region of the brain is examined in detail and the biological basis of emotions such as fear and disgust are analysed. This knowledge is particularly relevant to conditions such as phobias, anxiety disorders and obsessional compulsive disorder (OCD). This one day workshop is beneficial to all health professionals and therapists as it provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind some of the most common issues presented by clients in the therapeutic setting.

This is a non-examined programme and credits are awarded for information acquired during the course that will contribute to the Certificate in Brain Functioning being awarded. Students will receive their certificate at the end of the course. This one day workshop will be held at the BST Foundations usual training venues. For booking forms and dates, please contact the Foundation on 020 8946 1432 for further details.