What You’ll Learn
Lifelong health is determined by more than just our genes: experiences at sensitive periods of development change the brain in ways that increase or decrease risk for later physical and mental illness, including addiction. That finding is the premise of the Brain Story, which puts scientific concepts into a narrative that is salient to both expert and non-expert audiences. The Brain Story synthesizes decades of research and reflects a body of knowledge that experts agree is useful for policy-makers and citizens to understand.
The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) has developed an online course to make Brain Story science available to professionals and the public. Brain Story Certification is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for lifelong health. The course is also designed for professionals seeking certification in a wide range of fields.
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Brain Story Certification
https://training.albertafamilywellness.org?KeyName=BrainStoryCourse2Brain Story Certification
A free, in-depth course for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of brain development.
- Videos of more than 30 leading experts in neurobiology and mental health
- Certification in Brain Story science
- 30 hours of instruction time
Brain Story Certification is a course endorsed by our Curriculum Committee. For a detailed description of the course contents, download the course outline.
Brain Story Certification is open to anyone at no cost to the learner.
WHAT GRADUATES SAY
Find out how recent graduates of the Brain Story Certification course are applying this knowledge in their lives, families, and communities. Watch all 6 videos below.