2024 International Conference of Applied Neuroscience
12 – 14 September 2024
The 2024 International Association of Applied Neuroscience Conference will be an In-person and Virtual event covering a variety of applied neuroscience topics. Topics will run in streams and there will be ample opportunity to choose which presentations to attend in person or via live stream. All workshops will be recorded and made available to registrants following the event.
The conference will be preceded by a one-day workshop on 12 September (0830-1630) by
– Dr Olivia Lesslar (Aus) –
Keynote Speakers
Dr Olivia Lesslar (Aus) –
Psychoneuroimmunology: How the Body and Mind work together to protect you
Dr John Arden –
Mind Brain Gene: Toward Psychotherapy Integration
Dr Gregory Gerdeman –
Neuroscience of Endocannabinoid Systems: Finding Molecular and Evolutionary Logic to Human Relationships with Cannabis
90-minute Workshops
Joseph Riordan
Toddler Trauma – Rescue-Roleplay to Restore Neurosynchronicity in Traumatised Attachment Dyads
Jean Annan
Application of Neuroscience in professional practice to enhance children’s emotional wellbeing.
Louise Mackenzie
Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Trauma – from a Neuroscience Lens
Gregory Riddett
Using Applied Neuroscience to Change Violent Behaviour
Jenny Venter
An Applied Neuroscience Framework for Supporting Depressed Employees in the Workplace
Daryl Gove
Hypnosis and Applied Neuroscience: Unveiling Transformative Approached in Sport, Pain Anxiety and Weight Loss
Sally Jean
From soil to the Stars – healing trauma from bottom up
International Association of Applied Neuroscience
Supporting the helping professions(formerly the International Association of Clinical Neuropsychotherapy)
The IAAN is a not-for-profit International volunteer organisation run by members for the greater good of the networking membership, who are passionate about how Neuroscience can be Applied in a variety of chosen professional fields across the world.
Purpose & Objectives
The purpose of the IAAN is to promote and facilitate the development, registration and professional practice of applied neuroscience.
To this end the IAAN objectives include:
- Promoting the study and application of neuroscience, including the framework of neuropsychotherapy, within the medical, social science, and education professions across the world.
- Supporting practicing clinicians with access to up to date research papers, comment and insight from globally recognised specialists.
- Developing and enhancing a network of like minded practitioners and to enhance the sharing of knowledge and peer supervision opportunities.
- Offering professional development opportunities.
Membership
Multiple Streams of Membership
Specialist Training
Resources
Membership Levels
- General Members – A professional who holds recognised training and certification/registration within their field (according to the relevant stream*).
- Student Member – A student who is undertaking accredited training within their profession (according to the relevant stream*).
- Associate Member – A professional who holds recognised training and certification/registration within their field (according to the relevant stream*) and who has completed IAAN training and completes annual professional development training (equivalnet to minimum 1/2 day).
- Certified Member – A professional who holds recognised training and certification/registration within their field (according to the relevant stream*) and who has completed IAAN training and completes annual specialised IAAN supervision.
* Each stream specifies a minimum recognised certification/registration within their field for membership.
Training
‘Fundamentals of Applied Neuroscience’ This is the base level training for all streams. This level of training will teach you the fundamentals of applied neuroscience in an interactive workshop environment.
Specialised Training – This training takes your learning to the next level with a focus on the application of neuroscience specific to your chosen stream.
‘On-going Professional Development and Specialised Supervision’ Having mastered competency in applied neuroscience for your specific stream, this commitment maintains your certification and ongoing development as an IAAN Certified Member.