Karen Purvis

Karen Purvis was a psychologist and researcher who dedicated her career to understanding how trauma and early attachment experiences affect children, especially those who have faced neglect or abuse. She developed the Neurosequential Model of Education, emphasizing the importance of understanding brain development to support children's emotional and behavioral healing. Her work highlights the need for compassionate, relationship-based approaches to help children recover and thrive by creating safe, nurturing environments that foster trust and stability.