The Neurobiology of Historical Trauma and Minority Stress

Duration: 1h 14m 12s

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In this session, Jules examines the impact of both historical trauma and systemic trauma on the brain. We look at the way in which these effects are expressed in the couples relationship. Jules also addresses how we can use couples therapy to generate new neural experiences for minority groups.

Juliane Taylor Shore, LPC, LMFT, SEP (AKA Jules) is a therapist and trainer of therapists in Austin, Texas. She specializes in applying Interpersonal Neurobiology to the healing of trauma and the creation of relational health with clients she sees. She uses her knowledge of the brain and the implicit mind to go decisively to the root of the issue with gentleness and depth.

Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Brainspotting Therapist and Relational Healing Facilitator. She has received training in various areas including Somatic Experiencing, Playback Theatre, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Neuroscience, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.