Brain plasticity and the helping professions

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to more understanding of brain plasticity and its application in human relations. The paper includes a literature review which explains the background and the roots of the subject and explains evolving views on how the brain functions. Descriptions are given on how the brain and the central nervous system work and implications of brain plasticity are shown in case examples. The argument is made that human relations practitioners can help clients better by knowing about the possibilities of brain plasticity.