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How to Apply the Research in Neuroplasticity to Heal Concussions Dr. Joanny Liu TCMD RAc PEng Brain Injury Matters: Research, Innovation and Inspiration

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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

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UNBEAREABLE

Suffering makes life

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Nolan’s Story

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This Is For You If

• Terrible headaches• Life on hold• Quit job• Depressed • ANY thoughts of suicide

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Today’s Topics• The 3 Giant Myths• Neuroplasticity &

Neuropsychology• Become Whole Without Fear

of Repeat Concussions

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The Three Giant Myths

About Concussions

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Headaches

Nausea & Vomiting

Insomnia

EmotionsEyes

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Neuroplasticity• The brain is very

plastic. • We can repair and

grow more brain cells.

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Neuropsychology• Emotional state affects

your physical and brain health directly

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Your Brain Was Designed To

Learn…

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And Unlearn

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HowYou

Learn

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Use Your Brain To Heal Your

Brain

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QualityCounts

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The StressEffect

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HelplessDespair

Suffering

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The GoodNews

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“We have to stop our most natural way of thinking and feeling (and feeling and thinking) to repattern the brain.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza

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Healing Biochemicals

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Dopamine Flows When• You take a step towards a goal.• You expect to be rewarded.• Your efforts are rewarded.• You achieve your goal.

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Serotonin Flows When

YOU feel important

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Oxytocin Flows From• Human touch• Thinking and Feeling

fondly about someone you love or care for (that includes yourself!)

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When You’re Optimistic Again!• Set goals• Feel motivated• Take action• Enthusiastic• Confident• Think straight• Resilient• Great memory

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Remember:Stress

Kills Brain CellsOptimism

Heals Brain Cells

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How to Become Whole WithoutFear of Repeat Concussions

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Activated Constructive Thinking™ Process1. Understand Your Brain2. Take Control3. Get Unstuck4. Eat Therapeutically5. Prevent Concussions

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“A step in the wrong direction is better than staying on the spotall our life. Once you’re moving

forward you can correctyour course as you go.

Your automatic guidancesystem cannot guide you when

you’re standing still.”Maxwell Maltz

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