The University of Memphis TAO Project
Researching Neurosequential Interventions for
Trauma, Addiction, & Offender Issues
Researching Neurosequential Interventions for
Trauma, Addiction, & Offender Issues
The TAO Project supports innovative research and education related to
creative, experiential, neurosequential interventions for
Trauma, Addiction, and Offender Issues
creative, experiential, neurosequential interventions for
Trauma, Addiction, and Offender Issues
Under the direction of Dr. Leigh Falls Holman
Sample Projects
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Modified CIT Training with an Army Forward surgical UnitTraining army forward surgical teams to triage, de-escalate, and manage peri-traumatic reactions in the combat theater to minimize devlopment of PTSD, addictions, non-combat violence, and suicidal behaviors. |
Book Club with Mothers who are trauma survivors struggling with addicitons, to improve therapeutic outcomes.Interdisciplinary research between counseling and literacy professionals exploring the use of book clubs as an emotion regulation mechanism aiding therapeutic relational engagement for mothers struggling with complex trauma and addictions. |
Canine Assisted Therapy: Addictions and Juvenile & Adult InmatesResearch on Canine-Assisted Therapy with
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Many people suffer from trauma-motivated addiction or offending behaviors.
Trauma-informed care requires neurosequential interventions that meet the client where s/he is neurodevelopmentally. Trauma survivors often suffer from overactive limbic systems and ANS responses to environmental triggers associated with their trauma. As a result, many self-medicate with addictive behaviors or act out through aggression or other illegal behaviors.
We seek to work with community partners to develop innovative interventions, conduct research, and educate professionals & the public about neurosequential interventions for trauma survivors struggling with addictive and offending behaviors.
Trauma-informed care requires neurosequential interventions that meet the client where s/he is neurodevelopmentally. Trauma survivors often suffer from overactive limbic systems and ANS responses to environmental triggers associated with their trauma. As a result, many self-medicate with addictive behaviors or act out through aggression or other illegal behaviors.
We seek to work with community partners to develop innovative interventions, conduct research, and educate professionals & the public about neurosequential interventions for trauma survivors struggling with addictive and offending behaviors.
OUR GOALTAO Project Seeking to Tame Emotional Dysregulation |
Partnering with community forWorking with Community Partners to Test Creative, Relational, and Experiential, Neurodevelopmentally Trauma-Informed Interventions with People Challenged with Addictions and Offending Behaviors.
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Raising Awareness throughProviding Education to Professionals and Community Members about Neurodevelopmental Trauma-Informed Interventions to Improve Community Outcomes.
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improving tomorrow throughCreating Research-Informed Neurodevelopmental Programs and Interventions in Environments where Addiciton, Aggression, and Trauma Intersect in Forensic or Military Settings.
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