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The Neuroscience of Curiosity with Richard Hill
Curiosity is more than just an objective fascination about how things work. Curiosity is a necessary state of mind for receiving information and for what can be created with that information. Any state of mind is reflected in a activity in the brain and so we should all be curious about what are the best conditions for curiosity and what are the productive outcomes. This presentation explores all those possibilities and presents a series of conclusions that point to a discernible “curiosity network” in the brain. We also explore the neurobiochemical milieu of curiosity and the benefits for mental and emotional wellbeing. It seems apparent that curiosity is more than just one dimension of investigation for information. Information also emerges serendipitously from play. There is then an urge to integratively utilise that information to produce something of value and meaningful. These three elements can be shown to be irreducible, leading to the concept of curiosity for investigation, playful serendipity, and the emergence of meaningful self-relevance. This is now described as “dynamic curiosity”. During the presentation we will engage in all three dimensions of curiosity, both informationally and experientially.
Richard Hill MA, MEd, MBMSc, PhD(c)
Richard Hill is a practicing psychotherapist in Sydney, Australia, a supervisor, author and lecturer worldwide. He is the Managing Editor and Education Director for The Science of Psychotherapy online academy; the Science Director of CIPPS psychotherapy college in Salerno, Italy; and currently a doctoral candidate at Western Sydney University, in Australia. He operates online and travels the world teaching and training therapists. This year his schedule includes the USA, Turkey, and Switzerland, always culminating in a return to Salerno to teach students at CIPPS and, this year, to co-convene the CIPPS conference – The Evolving Landscape of Psychotherapy in the Mind-Body Era. Richard has written numerous books, chapters, papers and articles, most importantly The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands with Ernest Rossi and The Practitioner’s Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy with Matthew Dahlitz.
Website: www.richardhill.com.au
Contact: richard@richardhill.com.au
Dr John Arden - Webinar
Adolescence, and the Pre-Frontal Cortex - 5 April, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm AEST
This keynote presents information on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can present challenges for adolescence with the maturation of the prefrontal cortex. Therapy with adolescents requires engagement of and care for the adolescent’s prefrontal cortex. Therapy with adolescents’ requires a mind brain changing process that transforms dysregulation to the re-regulation of mood, cognition, and behaviors.
Goals and Objectives:
· Explain the effects of adverse childhood experiences
· Identify how the prefrontal cortex develops during adolescence
· Explain how these neurodevelopmental changes present challenges for therapy
Bio:
John Arden, PhD, ABPP, has spoken in over 30 countries and all US States. He was Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente in the Northern California region, one of the largest training programs in the US. These training programs included 24 medical centers where now over 220 postdoctoral residents and interns are trained each year. Dr. Arden is the author of 15 books (translated into over 20 languages) on the areas of brain-based psychological therapies, anxiety, PTSD, aging process, dementia, and pathways to enhancing brain health. His books, Mind-Brain-Gene: Toward the integration of psychotherapy encompasses the fields of psychoneuroimmunology, Epigenetics, Neuroscience, Nutritional Neuroscience, and psychotherapy research. And for the general public, Rewire Your Brain 2.0.
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Annual Conference
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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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.