Your Developing Brain Puts You In Danger

  • Car Accidents

    The leading cause of death in youth populations is car accidents. We can change this tragic fact by getting you informed about ways to work with your changing adolescent brain, not against it.

  • Knowledge is Power

    Knowing little about your brain and the changes it is undergoing from 12 to 25 puts you at risk especially while driving. Brain research can teach you strategies to manage this time of development.

  • Adolescent Brain

    Neuroscientists have discovered your developing brain is like a super-charged race car with the wheels of a bicycle. It's not your fault, but you need to keep safe during this time of neurological changes.

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Learn what neuroscientists know about your rapidly changing brain to stay safe!

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Drive & Survive

  • These courses are directed at youth (the adult version is "Working with the Adolescent Brain" for parents and professionals)

  • Read lessons in written form or watch short and snappy videos

  • The course draws on contemporary brain research, but it's easy to understand

  • Insights into your developing brain are followed by practical, easy to apply strategies

  • Your safety is our priority and safety hinges on knowing about your brain

Learn to Manage Your Brain

Stay safe on the road while learning all about your amazing, developing brain!

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Award-Winning Educator

Writer & Educator

Dr. Jennifer Fraser

With a PhD from the University of Toronto in Comparative Literature, Jennifer is an award-winning educator who has taught for twenty years at the university, college and high-school level and also worked with young adults as they are launching their careers. A published author of books & articles, Jennifer believes teens & young adults, parents, teachers, coaches and all who work with children and young people deserve the most up-to-date information and knowledge especially when it comes to their health and safety. "The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health" is being published by Prometheus Books (Globe & Pequot) and Brilliance Audio on March 8, 2022. For more information and resources, see https://www.bulliedbrain.com/.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    One Your Developing Brain Puts You at Risk

    • Lesson 1 Your Developing Brain Puts You at Risk on the Road

    • Your Developing Brain Video Part 1

    • Your Developing Brain Video Part 2

    • Lesson Two Cold and Hot Cognition

    • Cold and Hot Cognition Video 1

    • Cold and Hot Cognition Video 2
  • 2

    Two Working with the Adolescent Brain, Not Against It

    • Lesson One Protecting the Adolescent Brain

    • Protecting the Adolescent Brain Video Part 1

    • Protecting the Adolescent Brain Video Part 2

    • Lesson Two Research into Adolescent Brain Development in 10 Different Countries

    • Research into Adolescent Brain Development Video Part 1

    • Research into Adolescent Brain Development Video Part 2
  • 3

    Three The Reward Seeking Adolescent Brain

    • Lesson One The Reward-Seeking Adolescent Brain

    • The Reward-Seeking Adolescent Brain Video Part 1

    • The Reward-Seeking Adolescent Brain Video Part 2

    • Lesson Two The Incredible Influence of Peers

    • The Incredible Influence of Peers Video Part 1

    • The Incredible Influence of Peers Video Part 2
  • 4

    Four Driving While Under the Influence

    • Lesson One Alcohol, Drugs and Driving are a Fatal Combination

    • Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Video Part 1

    • Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Video Part 2

    • Alcohol, Drugs and Driving Video Part 3

    • Lesson Two The Danger of Being Driven to Distraction

    • The Danger of Being Driven to Distraction Video Part 1

    • The Danger of Being Driven to Distraction Video Part 2
  • 5

    Five Dangers of Sleep-Deprivation & Not Eating Properly

    • Lesson One The Adolescent Brain Needs Lots of Sleep

    • The Adolescent Brain Needs Lots of Sleep Video Part 1

    • The Adolescent Brain Needs Lots of Sleep Video Part 2

    • The Adolescent Brain Needs Lots of Sleep Video Part 3

    • Lesson Two Eating for Optimum Safety on the Road

    • Eating for Optimum Safety Video Part 1

    • Eating for Optimum Safety Video Part 2
  • 6

    Six Self-Regulation, Mindfulness & Exercise

    • Lesson One Learn to Regulate the Challenging Adolescent Brain

    • Learn Self-Regulation Video Part 1

    • Learn Self-Regulation Video Part 2

    • Learn Self-Regulation Video Part 3

    • Lesson Two Put Your Mind, Not Your Adolescent Brain in the Driver's Seat

    • Mindfulness and Exercise Video Part 1

    • Mindfulness and Exercise Video Part 2
  • 7

    Seven Replace Stress with Exercise & Empathy

    • Lesson One How Stress Impacts the Developing Brain

    • How Stress Impacts the Developing Brain Video Part 1

    • How Stress Impacts the Developing Brain Video Part 2

    • How Stress Impacts the Developing Brain Video Part 3

    • Lesson Two Calm Stressful Interactions with Empathy and Exercise

    • Calm Stressful Interactions Video Part 1

    • Calm Stressful Interactions Video Part 2

    • Stress Can Derail You Video Part 3
  • 8

    Eight Using Visualization to Keep Yourself & Others Safe

    • Lesson One Learn the MCII Technique for Keeping Safe on the Road

    • Learn the MCII Technique Video Part 1

    • Learn the MCII Technique Video Part 2

    • Learn the MCII Technique Video Part 3

    • Lesson Two Drive Safety Club & Curriculum

    • Drive Safety Club & Curriculum Video 1

    • Drive Safety Club & Curriculum Video 2

    • Drive Safety Club & Curriculum Video 3

    • Drive Safety Club & Curriculum Video 4

    • Drive Safety Club & Curriculum Video 5
  • 9

    Resources

    • Resources