Discussion 1.2: The Neurophysiology of Trauma and Psychotherapy Resources

Directions

In order to understand how psychotherapy can positively affect changes in the brain, you must first understand what parts of the brain are responsible for the symptoms of mental illness.

Create an informational resource about a defense mechanism and brain structure (as assigned below) such as a video, song, worksheet, graphic, or presentation. Make it easy to read or listen to and understand. You are strongly encouraged to use images and graphics. You and your classmates can save these as study tools.

  **************Include at least two evidence-based sources.(2 EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES)

Address the following based on the beginning letter of your last name:

1. Last Name J–N: What the thalamus, cerebellum, and locus coeruleus do; how each of these brain regions affect mental illness; and resulting symptoms