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Join Us at the 2024 International Association of Applied Neuroscience Conference!
The 2024 IAAN Conference offers a unique opportunity to delve into a wide array of applied neuroscience topics through both in-person and virtual streams. With a diverse range of sessions to choose from, attendees can customize their experience by selecting presentations to attend either in person or via live stream. Additionally, all workshops will be recorded for exclusive access by registered participants post-event.
Keynote Speaker Highlights:
Dr. Olivia Lesslar (Aus) will explore Psychoneuroimmunology, shedding light on the intricate connection between the body and mind in protecting overall health.
Dr. Gregory Gerdeman will share insights on the Neuroscience of Endocannabinoid Systems, offering perspectives on human relationships with cannabis.
Dr Sarah McKay The Bottom-Up Outside-In Top-Down Brain: a framework for exploration and understanding.
90-Minute Workshops:
Joseph Riordan introduces a workshop on restoring neurosynchronicity in traumatized attachment dyads through Toddler Trauma Rescue Roleplay.
Jean Annan presents on applying neuroscience in professional settings to enhance children's emotional well-being.
Louise Mackenzie dives into the world of Animal-Assisted Therapy for treating complex trauma through a neuroscience lens.
Gregory Riddett provides strategies on using applied neuroscience to address and transform violent behavior.
Jenny Venter explores an Applied Neuroscience Framework for supporting depressed employees in the workplace.
Sally Jean offers a unique perspective on healing trauma from the ground up in her workshop "From Soil to the Stars."
Peter Janetzki The Relational Brain: Assisting Couples to Change Their Default Mode Networks for Better Outcomes.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Don't miss the one-day workshop on 12 September (0830-1630) by Dr. Olivia Lesslar (Aus) covering the essential topic of How the Body and Mind Try to Protect the Human.
Mark your calendars for a stimulating and informative experience at the 2024 IAAN Conference, where the world of applied neuroscience awaits your exploration!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Why do we have emotions? Webinar presented by Paul Potgieter
Why do we have emotions?
Time: 10am - 12pm AEST
Presented by Paul Potgieter
Emotions play a major part in every person’s life. We experience emotions every moment of our lives, yet not many has asked the question: Why do we have emotions or what is the purpose of emotions. When I asked this question, my clients will give me the following answers:
So that we can feel.
So that we can express ourselves.
I don’t know, I wish I didn’t have emotions.
Because we are human
To protects us
Although most of the answers are somewhat true it doesn’t really capture the essence of why we have emotions.
Research by Lisa Veldman Barret published in her book “ How emotions are made has revolutionised the why we understand and think about emotions and for how we use our emotions and respond to other people. Other research that contribute to our understanding of emotions are research done by Dr Susan David, and new technologies such as fMRi that assist us in exploring the chemical flow in the body and the insight that body systems all work as a whole and that changes in one system affect other systems in the body. This webinar focuses on the practical application of these theories in a therapeutic setting to guide clients to better understand the purpose of emotions and learn how to use emotions to guide us to deal more effectively with the stressors in our lives.
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If you are a non member who would like to attend our August Webinar please click the link below to register
May Webinar
Case Study: Adapting Appreciative Inquiry to Alleviate Burnout Impact in Teachers
Presenter: Jenny Venter, UNISA
Occupation: Industrial and Organisational Psychologist and Lecturer in Applied Neurosciences and Psychological adjustment at work.
Context: The case study focuses on a private, faith-based school in South Africa catering to students from Grade 0 to Grade 12. The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic left teachers grappling with burnout due to the rapid shifts in teaching methodologies. Teachers had to swiftly transition from traditional face-to-face classes to online teaching within a short span of three weeks at the onset of the lockdown in South Africa. Furthermore, post-lockdown, teachers faced the challenging task of teaching both in-person and online simultaneously to accommodate students from vulnerable families.
The continuous changes brought about by various lockdowns disrupted teaching schedules and exams. Teachers found it challenging to establish routines in such an unpredictable environment. As Covid-19 restrictions eased, teachers encountered stress due to change fatigue and chronic stress, making the return to a "normal" teaching environment overwhelming.
Intervention: The intervention employed a condensed Appreciative Inquiry framework tailored to align with applied neuroscience principles.