What you'll learn
Understand the Physiological core element of the IWBMC™ and its interconnected role in supporting brain development, learning, behavior, and whole-person well-being.
Explore the relationship between physical health and neurological functioning, including the influence of nutrition, sleep, exercise, and overall physiological regulation.
Recognize how individual physiological needs, including gut-brain health, dietary sensitivities, and medication considerations, can influence cognitive processing, emotional regulation, and daily functioning.
Identify practical ways parents and professionals can support physiological wellness through individualized strategies that promote readiness for learning, development, and meaningful progress.
Meet the speaker
Evan Henderson IWBMC-CE
Senior Director of Clinical Integrity | The Jacob's Ladder Group
Evan Henderson serves as the Senior Director of Clinical Integrity at The Jacob’s Ladder Group, where she works closely with families and interdisciplinary teams to uphold the highest standards of clinical integrity, individualized programming, and continuity of care. Since joining the organization in 2011, she has held a variety of clinical and leadership roles, including Neurodevelopmental Provider, Community of Care Client Provider Leader, Director of Staff Management, and Director of Wraparound Services. Her extensive experience across direct care, staff leadership, and program oversight supports the consistent implementation of the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™) under the leadership of Amy O'Dell. Evan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. She is a Certified IWBMC™ Evaluator and has completed advanced training in the TheraSuit Method, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Trauma-Informed Care. Her work reflects a longstanding commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and compassionate, individualized care.
The Jacob's Ladder Group
Amy O'Dell, M.Ed., LPC, founded The Jacob's Ladder Group in 1998 — not just as a clinician, but as a mother. After receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her son Jacob, Amy refused to accept the limitations others placed on him. She built a new path — and then opened it to thousands of others. That path became the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™) — a groundbreaking methodology that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. It draws from neuroscience, relational care, physiological health, and more than 6,000 individualized program activities to identify the root barriers holding a child back — and build the neurological foundation for real growth. Today, The Jacob's Ladder Group is more than a school. It's a model, a training system, a technology platform, and a research engine — equipping families, professionals, and organizations worldwide to deliver whole-person care that works.
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This free live event explores the science behind physiological wellness and its essential role in brain development, learning, and whole-person growth. Discover practical insights into nutrition, sleep, movement, and individualized physiological needs—and how supporting these foundations can create meaningful opportunities for progress.
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