The Brain is Created to Heal

THE BRAIN IS CREATED TO HEAL

Even when a child’s early experiences have shaped their brain in harmful ways, healing is possible. This micro course offers a hopeful and accessible introduction to neuroplasticity—how the brain develops, responds to stress, and, most importantly, how it can be rewired through nurturing relationships and intentional care.

In just a short time, you'll discover how caregiving, structure, and connection can physically reshape a child’s brain for the better. You’ll walk away with practical tools and real-world strategies to help children who’ve faced trauma, adversity, or disrupted caregiving experience growth, resilience, and restoration.

YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

• Explain the concept of neuroplasticity and its relevance in trauma-informed care
• Recognize how stress impacts the developing brain—and how healing begins
• Apply simple, proven caregiving practices that promote brain growth and resilience
• A CAFO Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your learning
  

 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A PROVEN FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER CARE

This course is part of CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program, which provides a clear roadmap to improving outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based training on key aspects of quality care.

Drawing from global best practices and enriched by insights from NGOs, field experts, and experienced leaders, each course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide quality care for vulnerable children and families. Topics range from child protection and confidentiality to board governance and fiscal accountability—giving you the resources to implement best practices across every aspect of your organization, ensuring your efforts lead to meaningful, positive outcomes.

If you're committed to achieving measurable results—rather than just hoping for positive outcomes—and need actionable strategies and tools to improve your program, this course is for you.

CAFO’s Core Elements of Success: Simplified care improvement, designed for you.

AT A GLANCE

Discover how the brain heals—and how caregivers can make all the difference.

• Who is This Course For?
• Foster, adoptive, and kinship caregiver
• Social workers, ministry teams, and educators
• Anyone seeking a hopeful, science-based understanding of trauma and healing
• Time Commitment
• Fully self-paced
• This micro course takes 1 hour to complete, but you’re welcome to move at your own pace.
• Price
• Free