Do you ever wonder how the brain develops or how social interactions shape development? Do you want to understand the basic neurology of both substance use problems and process addiction? Do you want to build foundations of resilience in children and families? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be interested in the Brain Story Certification course.

The Brain Story Certification is a free online course developed by the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. This high-demand certification provides detailed scientific information for those seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for lifelong health. It is understandable for those who do not have a science background and is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in healthcare, especially child and youth services. Whether you want to learn about brain development, mental health, addiction and more, this 19-module self-paced class will provide you with the practical knowledge you need to succeed in this field.

Our Calgary City Centre campus is hosting an online study group to facilitate people’s learning as they work through this 4 week workshop series. Join us on Thursday, June 17th at 6:30pm MT online with the Reeves College Calgary City Centre campus for Week 1 of our online study group to complete your Brain Story Certification. Other Reeves College staff will be present to answer all of your questions and support you throughout the course.

The course also includes over 30 videos of leading experts discuss mental health and neurobiology. You can view a comprehensive description of the content from this course outline. Participants who pass the course evaluation questions will receive a certificate in Brain Story Science.

RSVP to save your spot and learn more about attending our online study group here.