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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