Upcoming Trainings:

The Neurobiology of Trauma and Attachment: A Brain-based Approach to Healing Relationships

Training Dates: November 5 & 12, 2026 - 10 AM - 12 PM for both session dates.

Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.

Cost: $205 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).

All participants will receive 4 MHACBO CEUs upon completion!

We are back with our HIGHLY rated training with Leah Brookner: "The Neurobiology of Trauma and Attachment: A Brain-based Approach to Healing Relationships"!

This two-part training will offer contemporary insights on the neurobiological impacts of relationships with a focus on the effects of trauma on development over the course of the lifetime. The training incorporates an understanding and application of Attachment Theory to direct practice and is applicable for caregivers as well as professionals in a variety of settings. With an increased understanding of brain development, participants will be able to apply concepts to promote healing relationships in various contexts.

Session 1: November 5, 2026 – The first session will define and explore concepts relevant to attunement, attachment and relational connections that influence brain development.

Session 2: November 12, 2026 – The second session will build upon foundational concepts to explore attachment styles, internal and external relational needs, and support participants in delivering trauma-informed services through brain-based and research-informed practice.

Who should attend:

Direct Care Staff
Therapists
Clinicians
Supervisors
Teachers
Assistants
Administrators
Office Staff

About The Trainer

Leah Brookner, PhD, MSW, MA first started teaching at PSU as an adjunct instructor and moved into her current position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in 2015 after many years as a child and family therapist. Dr. Brookner’s courses focus extensively on experiential therapies, child-centered interventions, animal-assisted therapy, adoption social work, and family services. Her clinical focus includes attachment-focused therapies, family system interventions, and engagement with families who intersect with foster care and adoption services. Dr. Brookner’s pedagogy is heavily influenced by her experience providing therapeutic services to children and their families/caregivers.