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“Lifelong Effects of Bullying and the Brain’s Ability to Recover” [Video Replay & Podcast #509]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#509), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

ADHD Expert: Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D. Verified Updated on July 24, 2024
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Episode Description

Children and teens with ADHD are most likely to be bullied at school than their neurotypical peers. Why? ADHD symptoms and behaviors like impulsivity, trouble detecting social cues, low self-esteem, and executive function deficits make them easy targets.

What you might not know is that bullying and abuse can physically harm a child’s brain architecture and function. The neurological scars are visible on brain scans.

What’s empowering and inspiring is that all brains benefit from neuroplasticity, which means they are shaped by environment and by practice. Learn about the strategies that can help your child with or without ADHD better cope with and respond to bullies. The more parents, teachers, and coaches understand about how brains may suffer from bullying and abusive conduct, the better equipped they will be to prevent, protect, and respond to these harmful acts.

In this webinar, you will learn about:

  • The ADHD symptoms and behaviors that may make children with the condition a target
  • The different forms of bullying, and the harmful physical impact that each may have on a child’s brain structure and function
  • Strategies and practices to repair the neurological scars from bullying and abuse
  • Practical and actionable interventions for strengthening the brain and restoring holistic health

Watch the Video Replay

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Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on June 11, 2024, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., is an award-winning teacher of 20 years and the author of four books. Her latest book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, tackles all forms of bullying and abuse to examine how they impact the brain. (#CommissionsEarned) She also writes a regular series for Psychology Today called “Bullied Brain,” which explains the important but little-known research into just how much bullying and abuse can physically hurt brain structure and function.

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Listener Testimonials

“This webinar had a lot of valuable insights, presented in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement way!”

“It was so helpful to hear a different perspective on bullying. I hope that this will become common practice.”

“I found this to be very informative and will be helpful in my treating/working with teens. Dr. Fraser’s work would corelate well with resilience theory.”

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