5 Sessions
Brain Skool
with Various Presenters
Explore the enigmatic amygdala with Dr. Stephen Simpson in this insightful webinar. Despite being one of the most researched areas of the brain, the amygdala remains largely misunderstood. Dr. Simpson breaks down what the amygdala is and explains its key functions, revealing how it influences emotion, behavior, and human experience. By understanding this critical brain region, participants will gain valuable insights into the mechanisms behind fear, stress responses, emotional regulation, and decision-making. This session provides a clear and accessible look at one of neuroscience’s most intriguing structures, offering both clinicians and enthusiasts a deeper appreciation of the brain’s inner workings.
ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: Brain Skool
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Insula
Join Dr. Jennifer Sweeton as she unravels the mysteries of the insula, one of the brain’s most vital regions for mental health. Discover how tuning into your body shapes emotional experience, why the insula’s activity matters, and what it reveals about how emotions are created and processed.
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The Olfactory Bulbs
Join Dr. Jennifer Abel as she explores the olfactory bulbs, the brain’s often-overlooked sensory hubs. Discover their crucial role in perception, memory, and emotion, and learn why these small structures deserve far more attention for their impact on how we experience the world and navigate our daily lives.
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The Corpus Callosum
Join Dr. Iain McGilchrist as he explores the corpus callosum, the brain’s vital bridge between hemispheres. Discover how it evolved, how it communicates across the brain, and its role in coordinating with other regions—unlocking deeper insights into how our brains think, perceive, and connect.
04
The Brain and Hypnosis
Join Dr. David Patterson as he explores the brain under hypnosis. Discover the neural changes that occur during hypnotic states and learn how understanding these shifts can enhance clinical practice, offering new insights into how the mind can be guided, transformed, and harnessed for therapeutic impact.
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The Limbic System as it relates to Childhood Sexual Abuse
Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the limbic system and its connection to childhood sexual abuse. Learn how early trauma affects brain development, particularly the limbic system, and gain insight into the lasting emotional and physiological impacts on survivors, deepening understanding for therapeutic work.
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The Amygdala
Join Dr. Avidan Milevsky as he explores the amygdala, the brain’s emotional hub. Learn how it shapes personality, guides development, and influences mental health, providing essential insights into its role in both normal functioning and psychopathology—shedding light on the intricate ways our emotions and behaviors are regulated.
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Amygdala « you are here
Join Dr. Stephen Simpson as he unravels the mysteries of the amygdala, one of the brain’s most studied yet least understood regions. Discover its essential functions, how it shapes emotion and behavior, and gain fresh insights into this small but powerful hub of human experience.
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CBT TrainingDr. Nina Josefowitz has over thirty years’ experience as a CBT therapist and teacher and is the author of CBT Made Simple.
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DBT TrainingDBT Specialist Dr Eboni Webb offers DBT Tools and strategies to address complex clients -
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EMDR TrainingClinical psychologist, international speaker & best-selling author introduces EMDR therapy skills for working with PTSD and trauma. -
Sibling Issues in TherapyProfessor Avidan Milevsky incorporates the latest research and clinical work in family dynamics to examine multiple angles of integrating sibling issues in therapy -
NLP TrainingInternationally acclaimed mind coach, hypnotherapist and bestselling author whose work centres on the principles of neuro linguistic programming (NLP) -
EMDR Training 2Clinical psychologist, international speaker & best-selling author introduces EMDR therapy skills for working with PTSD and trauma. -
Anxiety and Worry TherapyDr Jennifer Abel provides proven therapeutic techniques to help your clients work through the spiral of anxiety and successfully face their fears -
Divided Brain ClinicPsychiatrist Iain McGilchrist describes the real differences between the left and right halves of the human brain. It's not simply "emotion on the right, reason on the left," but something far more complex and interesting. -
Sensorimotor PsychotherapyInternationally-renowned psychotherapist, 40 years’ experience integrating the mind and body, offers relief and a new way of living in our body. -
Hypnosis For Pain Relief TrainingWorld-renowned clinical psychologist and professor with over 30 years' experience using hypnosis for pain control offers a step-by-step guide to using hypnosis to enhance your clinical practice. -
Advanced Trauma Therapy TrainingWorld-renowned trauma clinical psychologist and clinician with over 30 years’ experience helping survivors to accept and love their wounded selves. -
Childhood Sexual AbuseForensic Psychologist Dr Tarra Bates-Duford offers expert therapy approaches for treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) -
Anxiety Relief TreatmentClinical psychologist, researcher and expert in behavioural treatment for phobias, provides dynamic treatment and relief from anxiety. -
ACT Therapy TrainingLearn the advantages and benefits of implementing Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) into your clinical practice with Dr John Boorman, UK clinical psychologist and ACT Therapy Specialist. -
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Brain SkoolBrain Skool is a collection of sessions from internationally-renowned specialists investigating the function and processing of their favourite brain regions. -
Depression Relief TherapyDoctor of counselling psychology offers understanding and relief from depression with a variety of skills and a wealth of treatment experience. -
Conflict in RelationshipsInternationally-acclaimed clinical psychologist, professor at Harvard University, McLean Hospital and clinician with over 30 years’ experience working with high-conflict couples.
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Emotional RegulationClinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people manage out of control emotions, irrationality, feelings of hopelessness and distress.