In working with people who have sustained significant relational and societal rupture without repair, not only are their stories fractured, but so are their interpersonal neurobiological story telling mechanism. Hence, it is crucial in any healing endeavor to remember where one’s story actually begins in terms of the biblical narrative, which provides the necessary narrative backdrop within which we come to understand our traumas. This keynote will address crucial interpersonal neurobiological elements that we must encounter to lay the groundwork for sustained trajectories of healing for individuals and communities alike.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this keynote, the participant will be able to
1. Identify significant neurodevelopmental features in the emergence of storytelling
2. Implement tactics for emotional regulation by implementing tactics from the features of Objective No. 1
3. Expand the capacity to imagine more hopeful futures for those with whom they work