Oxford Brain Story

For Professionals

The Brain Story has several different types of resources to help professionals understand the science of how experiences shape our brains and the long-term implications for mental and physical health. The Story aims to articulate the intergenerational cycle of adversity within families and how we can use our scientific understanding to improve outcomes for children and adults in the future.

Brain Story Certification

This free online course is for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for resilience and lifelong health.

Videos of more than 30 leading experts in neurobiology and mental health
Certification in Brain Story science
19 modules (self-paced)

Brain Story Certification is a course endorsed by our Curriculum Committee. For a comprehensive description of the course contents, download the course outline. Looking for more detailed information? Find our Feedback Report here.

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Start Building Brains

How do experiences build brains? These resources are a good starting place for learning concepts like brain architecture, serve and return, toxic stress and air traffic control. These framing metaphors have been tested widely to ensure they impart an accurate understanding of the science to both professional and public audiences.

Contact us if you would like to play the Brain Architecture game withyour team. (When social distancing requirements are lifted.)