Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT)  

NMT™ is a way to organize a child’s history and current functioning. It emphasizes the importance of positive, supportive relationships and nurturing experiences to help children stabilize, heal and grow. This therapy works on the most disorganized parts of the brain and re-trains the brain to react and process information in healthier ways.

Melissa is currently completing a training program on the model of care based on the science behind Dr. Perry’s evidence-based work through the NMT Flagship Agency, which is currently one of only nine Flagship Sites in the world. Dr. Perry’s research is on the connection between trauma and the growing brain in children.

Brain Mapping

A brain map is the product of a highly specialized assessment that precisely detect what areas of the brain have not yet developed. It is not a diagnostic-imaging procedure; however, it is a colorful depiction of the brain developed by Dr. Perry. Therapists and counselors who are certified by the Child Trauma Academy, an organization founded by Dr. Perry, assist everyone involved in the child’s care to see where trauma affected the brain. It serves as a blueprint for us to individualize treatment and track your child’s progress.

additional information

To learn more about NMT™, please visit the Child Trauma Academy website: www.childtrauma.org