How to Apply the Research in Neuroplasticity to Heal Concussions Dr. Joanny Liu TCMD RAc PEng Brain Injury Matters: Research, Innovation and Inspiration Dartmouth-Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 14 – 15, 2015
UNBEAREABLE Suffering makes life
Nolan’s Story
This Is For You If Terrible headaches Life on hold Quit job Depressed ANY thoughts of suicide
Today’s Topics The 3 Giant Myths Neuroplasticity & Neuropsychology Become Whole Without Fear of Repeat Concussions
The Three Giant Myths About Concussions
Headaches Nausea & Vomiting Insomnia Emotions Eyes
Neuroplasticity The brain is very plastic. We can repair and grow more brain cells.
Neuropsychology Emotional state affects your physical and brain health directly
Your Brain Was Designed To Learn…
And Unlearn
How You Learn
Use Your Brain To Heal Your Brain
Quality Counts
The Stress Effect
Helpless Despair Suffering
The Good News
“We have to stop our most natural way of thinking and feeling (and feeling and thinking) to repattern the brain.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza
Healing Biochemicals
Dopamine Flows When You take a step towards a goal. You expect to be rewarded. Your efforts are rewarded. You achieve your goal.
Serotonin Flows When YOU feel important
Oxytocin Flows From Human touch Thinking and Feeling fondly about someone you love or care for (that includes yourself!)
When You’re Optimistic Again! Set goals Feel motivated Take action Enthusiastic Confident Think straight Resilient Great memory
Remember: Stress Kills Brain Cells Optimism Heals Brain Cells
How to Become Whole Without Fear of Repeat Concussions
Activated Constructive Thinking™ Process 1. Understand Your Brain 2. Take Control 3. Get Unstuck 4. Eat Therapeutically 5. Prevent Concussions
“A step in the wrong direction is better than staying on the spot all our life. Once you’re moving forward you can correct your course as you go. Your automatic guidance system cannot guide you when you’re standing still.” Maxwell Maltz
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