The Adolescent Brain: Two-Part Series

Part 1: Risk and Reward
Saturday, May 11th, 2023
11am to 12:30pm EDT (USA and Canada)

Part 2: Emotional Processing and Self-Control
Saturday, June 22nd, 2023
11am to 12:30pm EDT (USA and Canada)

Join us for this two-part webinar series about the adolescent brain and how to best support our animals’ social and emotional development during this challenging time, as well as what to avoid. 
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The webinar is suitable for pet owners, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, pet guardians, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior and training.

In this Webinar: 

Part 1: Risk and Reward
Join us for the first of a 2-part webinar about the adolescent brain. In this webinar, we’ll investigate how rewards are processed differently by the adolescent brain than in adulthood, and what this means for behavior. Why do adolescent animals (and humans!) take more risks and seek regards differently at this time of their lives? How can we support their growth and development at this challenging time?

Part 2: Emotional Processing and Self-Control
Join us for the second of a 2-part webinar about the adolescent brain. In this webinar, we’ll explore how social and emotional development happens during adolescence. During this time, brain changes cause dogs and other animals to leave the protection of their carers and explore more, but they are also more impulsive and less able to control their emotions. We’ll discuss how to best support our animals’ social and emotional development, and what to avoid.

3.0 CEUs pending:
  • KPA
  • PPAB
  • CPDT
  • IAABC

Tuition:
  • General Admission Tickets – after 4/11/24: $85
  • Early Bird Tickets – before 4/11/24: $55
  • Shelter/Rescue/Vet Student/Vet Tech Tickets - no expiration date: 30% off general admission ticket (discount code is SDFWBV)


Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more - please contact Webinars@BehaviorVets.com for more information.

Cancellation policy: No refunds
Meet the instructor

Paula Croxson

Paula Croxson, PhD is a behavioral and cognitive neuroscientist, award-winning science communicator and storyteller. Dr. Croxson is a freelance public engagement specialist and consultant, working with academics and nonprofits to communicate science with the public in meaningful and effective ways. She obtained her MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and her MSc in Neuroscience and Ph.D. Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford before moving to New York, where she was Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry and ran a neuroscience lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for 5 years. Her research focused on higher cognitive function and memory, particularly autobiographical memories and how they are lost in dementia. Her work has been published in multiple academic publications and she has held awards for her scientific work including a Revson Senior Fellowship in the Biomedical Sciences. Now a full-time science communicator, she maintains a position as adjunct Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is a Senior Producer for The Story Collider. Dr. Croxson is passionate about sharing science with as many people as possible.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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