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Making Sense of Brain Development in Children and Emerging Adults LIMITED
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:05am - 12:00pm CDT
301A
Learning Objectives:
  • Participants will recognize the general stages of brain development.
  • Participants will identify differences between the adolescent and adult brain.
  • Participants will acquire 3 strategies that can foster brain development.
Abstract:
This presentation explores the complexities of brain development in children and emerging adults, emphasizing the distinct stages and their impact on behavior and decision-making. Key areas of focus include emotional recognition and the role of the frontal lobe in executive functions such as planning, reasoning, and impulse control, which remain underdeveloped until young adulthood (18-23). The presentation highlights the increased risk-taking tendencies and heightened peer influence characteristic of adolescents due to biological and environmental factors. Additionally, the discussion addresses the effects of toxic stress on brain development and presents evidence-based interventions like Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These strategies aim to enhance decision-making, build connections, and support positive developmental outcomes.


Statement of Need: Have you ever had a moment with a child/youth where you wondered “What were they thinking?”
Speakers
avatar for Jeannie Von Stultz, PhD

Jeannie Von Stultz, PhD

Deputy Chief of the Mental Health Services Division, Bexar County Juvenile Probation
Jeannie Von Stultz, Ph.D., is the Deputy Chief - Mental Health Services Division for Bexar County Juvenile Probation and a licensed psychologist. She provides administrative oversight for the probation supervision of specialized populations including juveniles with mental health needs... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:05am - 12:00pm CDT
301A
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