
Vulnerable Minds with Marc Hauser
02/15/24 • 77 min
Dr. Dan interviews Marc Hauser, PhD, a neurobiologist, educator, and former professor of evolutionary biology and psychology at Harvard University about Risk Eraser, the program he founded in 2013 to help at-risk kids lead healthier lives. Risk-Eraser helps schools transform the learning and decision-making of children with disabilities by providing evidence-based strategies and tools derived from the mind and brain sciences.
In addition, Dr. Dan and Marc discuss his book, Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and The Hope of Resilience. Marc offers a hopeful new pathway to understanding children’s trauma and explains effective interventions to build healthier communities.
Today’s episode is a call to action for parents, policymakers, educators, and doctors to commit to our collective responsibility to all children.
Marc D. Hauser, PhD brings over 30 years of experience as a research scientist, educator, consultant, and public speaker, including national and international experience working with students, schools, universities, and NGOs. For more information visit: www.marcdhauser.com and www.risk-eraser.com
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Dr. Dan interviews Marc Hauser, PhD, a neurobiologist, educator, and former professor of evolutionary biology and psychology at Harvard University about Risk Eraser, the program he founded in 2013 to help at-risk kids lead healthier lives. Risk-Eraser helps schools transform the learning and decision-making of children with disabilities by providing evidence-based strategies and tools derived from the mind and brain sciences.
In addition, Dr. Dan and Marc discuss his book, Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and The Hope of Resilience. Marc offers a hopeful new pathway to understanding children’s trauma and explains effective interventions to build healthier communities.
Today’s episode is a call to action for parents, policymakers, educators, and doctors to commit to our collective responsibility to all children.
Marc D. Hauser, PhD brings over 30 years of experience as a research scientist, educator, consultant, and public speaker, including national and international experience working with students, schools, universities, and NGOs. For more information visit: www.marcdhauser.com and www.risk-eraser.com
Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan [email protected] (we might answer on a future episode).
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