Discover how the brain predicts, learns, and adapts—and why these processes shape every behavior. Grounded in the latest neuroscience, this series translates brain science into practical strategies that help educators, healthcare professionals, human service providers, and caregivers build trust, strengthen communication, reduce unnecessary uncertainty, and create conditions where people of all ages can thrive.
This series includes a Neuro Leadership Academy certification upon completion.
Virtual Fall Series
Part 1: The Science Behind the Adolescent Brain (Prerequisite)
Discover how the adolescent brain builds predictions, manages energy, and learns from experience. Understand why teens think, feel, and respond differently than adults, and gain a new perspective on behavior that moves beyond labels and assumptions.
The Brian Behind Behavior Fall Part 1 (Prerequisite)
September 15th 1pm – 3pm EST
Part 2:Â The Application of the Science of the Adolescent Brain:Â Service Providers
Turn neuroscience into practical action. Learn how to reduce unnecessary uncertainty, support healthier predictions, and create environments that help adolescents learn, regulate, and thrive across schools, programs, and community settings
The Brain Behind Behavior Fall Part 2
October 6th 1pm – 3pm EST
Part 3: The Application of the Science of the Adolescent Brain: Supporting Parents and Caregivers
Help parents and caregivers understand what is happening inside the adolescent brain. Learn practical strategies that strengthen relationships, improve communication, reduce conflict, and help teens build healthier predictions about themselves and the world.
The Brain Behind Behavior Fall Part 3
November 10th 1pm – 3pm EST
Virtual Spring Series
Part 1: The Science Behind the Adolescent Brain (Prerequisite)
Discover how the adolescent brain builds predictions, manages energy, and learns from experience. Understand why teens think, feel, and respond differently than adults, and gain a new perspective on behavior that moves beyond labels and assumptions.
Part 1: The Brain Behind Behavior Spring (Prerequisite)
March 9th 1pm – 3pm EST
Part 2:Â The Application of the Science of the Adult Brain: Working with the Unhoused Population
Learn how uncertainty, chronic stress, and depleted brain energy shape decision making and behavior. Discover practical strategies that increase trust, reduce cognitive load, and support lasting engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness.
The Brain Behind Behavior Spring Part 2
April 13th 1pm – 3pm EST
Part 3: The Application of the Science of the Adult Brain: Working with Those with Developmental Disabilities
Explore how differences in prediction, learning, and energy use influence daily life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn practical approaches that improve communication, reduce frustration, and create environments where people can succeed.
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The Brain Behind Behavior Spring Part 3
May 4th 1pm – 3pm EST
Part 2: The Application of the Science of the Adult Brain: Working with Those in Crisis
Understand what happens when the brain is overwhelmed and predictions shift toward survival. Learn practical techniques that reduce escalation, conserve brain energy, and help people regain the capacity to think, connect, and make effective decisions.
The Brain Behind Behavior Spring Part 4
June 22nd 1pm – 3pm EST