United General Hospital's Community Health Outreach Program and the Skagit County Child and Family Consortium are co-hosting a free professional development course: "Exposing the Myth: Consequences of Violence and Poverty on the Developing Brain."
Course Description:
For many children, violence is a part of their daily lives. Whether on television, in music, in video games, at school, in the community, or in their own home, exposure to violence can impair emotional and cognitive development. This interactive workshop will explore the consequences of exposure to violence and poverty on the developing brain. Participants will also learn strategies to help mitigate the consequences of violence and poverty, helping children to make appropriate and healthy emotional, interpersonal, and cognitive connections.
Instructor: Cathy Gangstad, MPA
DATE: December 8th
TIME: 9:30am - 2:30pm
LOCATION: Crossroads Covanent Church, 351 Pease Road
Clock Hours available ---- Lunch Provided
