Here is the video of the presentation given by Deena McMahon, MSW, LICSW. She gave a brief overview of early brain development, trauma and toxic stress, and their effects on development and how to intervene.

VIDEO: mms://stream2.video.state.mn.us/OET/childhoodtrauma093011.wmv  

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This is wonderful professional development training for child protection teams, guardian ad litem, foster parents, Children's Justice Initiative Teams, judges, family practice attorneys and anyone who touches a child's life during the fragile time when chidlren experience out-of-home placement or are part of a custody dispute.