Expired Understanding and strengthening our social brain | Presented by Dr. Nigel George

Understanding and strengthening our social brain
Presented by Dr. Nigel George

Dr. Nigel George will shed light on the power of our social brain, including:

• Psychoeducation on the brain as a social organ
• Types of social connection that keep us healthy across our lifespan
• The “Threat, Drive, Connect” model of emotion regulation, including:
  – Threats that contribute to stress as we age
  – Drivers that enhance meaning and purpose as we age
  – Connect mechanisms that promote wellbeing as we age
• The cost of caring and connection, including coping with compassion fatigue and burnout
• Practical tools to strengthen connection, wellbeing and brain health