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The session for students is meant to demystify negative emotions and the notion of self- and co-regulation.

In this interactive discussion with Dr. Mays Imad, we will consider the notion of psychological trauma–why it happens and how it impacts the body and brain. We will examine the connections between stress and trauma and how stress can become traumatic when not acknowledged or managed. We will examine the neuroscience of traumatic stress and its impact on our ability to engage, connect, and learn.

While we hope you can attend this session fully from 12:00pm to 1:30pm, we recognize that this may not be possible for all participants. Please register for the event, even if you will need to come and go to accommodate your schedule.

RSVP: https://dartmouthgroups.dartmouth.edu/SWC/rsvp_boot?id=1586302
An optional lunch will be available for participants to dine in DCAL or take to go following the session.

Mays Imad is an assistant professor of biology and equity pedagogy at Connecticut College. Prior to that, she founded the teaching and learning center at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. A Gardner Institute Fellow and an AAC&U Senior Fellow, Imad’s research focuses on biofeedback, stress, self-regulation, advocacy, and classroom community, and how these impact student learning and success. A nationally-recognized expert on trauma-informed teaching and learning, Imad works to promote inclusive, equitable, and contextual education–all rooted in the latest research on the neurobiology of learning.