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Introduction to the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)

Laurence Heller, Ph.D.
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Description

This introductory webinar will explore the foundation of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) approach to working with complex and developmental trauma, which integrates psychodynamic, somatic, and relational principles to address the lasting effects of early trauma. Participants will be introduced to core NARM concepts, including the five Adaptive Survival Styles, the NARM Four Pillars, and the role of identity, self-regulation, and connection in the healing process. The presentation will also provide a brief historical overview of the developmental trauma movement, including how NARM fits within the broader trauma-informed field, and discuss why a model specifically designed for early relational trauma is so critically needed today.

Educational Goal

The education goal of this webinar is to introduce the foundational principles of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) for addressing complex and developmental trauma, including its core concepts, clinical applications, and relevance within the broader trauma-informed field.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify how the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) fits within the current field of complex trauma treatment.

  • List the five Adaptive Survival Styles outlined in the NARM model.

  • Summarize the basic principles of the NARM Four Pillar approach to working with complex trauma.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Laurence Heller, Ph.D.
Dr. Laurence Heller is the founder of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM©), a psychobiological approach for treating developmental trauma, outlined in his bestselling book 'Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship,' now available in more than 15 languages. Fluent in several languages, Dr. Heller teaches NARM seminars across the U.S. and Europe, with his teaching team offering trainings worldwide. He holds a PhD in psychology and spent more than three decades in private practice. His other works include 'The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma,' co-authored with Brad Kammer, and 'Crash Course,' co-written with Diane Poole Heller. Dr. Heller is also part of a project led by Christina Bethell, PhD, of Johns Hopkins, aimed at bringing trauma-informed care to pediatricians and general practitioners. Their first article, “Social and Relational Health Risks and Common Mental Health Problems Among US Children,” appeared in 'Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America' in 2021 and was co-authored by several professionals working on the initiative.

Financially Sponsored By

  • The Meadows