Neuroscience is the study of our central nervous system. If you’re interested you can click on this link to read more. Through neuroscience, many new discoveries have enlightened us on how our brain works.
It is obvious that the latest research on the brain should inform training and education in supporting families in our Focus Group.
However it is a relatively new science so the argument can be made that it may propose theories that have not really been tested in the field. Also, those who promote it (like me) want it to work so we may influence the results of its application in different settings!
Misinterpretation of results and jumping to conclusions too early are always dangers in new sciences or discoveries – particularly in respect of crime prevention and child protection – where so many people are desperately trying to come up with solutions that work.
As against that, I am a bit biased towards these new discoveries and developments because firstly they do not promote a quick-fix and secondly they seem to fit well with ancient wisdom in respect of humanity’s struggles to understand ourselves.