Kay Adams and Deborah Ross
Member Teleseminar
March 18, 2016
11 am PDT 12 pm MDT 1 pm CDT 2 pm EDT
Neuroscience now proves what artists, athletes, mystics and monks have known for millennia: We can change our lives by changing our minds. And we can change our minds by changing our brains. Now, two pioneers in the therapeutic writing movement bring robust evidence that we can write our way into self-directed neuroplasticity through purposeful intention, attention, and action. We’ll talk about the three-stage model that predicts success, the powerful ally for brain change that each of us has right in front of our eyes (your journal, yes, but this is something else!), how to edit your self-talk to remove hidden negatives that are masquerading as positive statements, and we’ll practice a short write to prime your brain for change.
What you’ll learn:
• Self-directed neuroplasticity as the latest wave in brain science
• Why it is a powerful—and accessible–agent for positive brain change
• A three-stage model for self-directed neuroplasticity
• The secret ally in creating neural pathways that is always with you
• How to rewrite masked negatives into powerful positives
• Why three to five minutes of writing, over time, is sufficient for discernable outcomes
The speakers are co-authors of the forthcoming Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (May 2016, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group). Kathleen Adams, LPC is the founder/director of the Center for Journal Therapy in Denver and the author/editor of twelve books on writing for healing, growth, and change. She is the convener of Journal Conference 2016 May 19-22 near Asheville NC. Deborah Ross LPC is a psychotherapist, certified journal therapist, and graduate of Dan Siegel’s Mindsight Institute, where she studied interpersonal neurobiology and brain science. Her work in brain science and writing is enhanced by a decades-long meditation practice.
I am a hemorrhagic stroke survivor. At age 58, nearly 8 years ago, I was dealt a catastrophic blow to my life, my physical and mental self. Thank goodness, I was cared for by a top notch team of therapists, who placed great stock in the theory of neuroplasticity. When I could, I began to use the computer again. I had been writing short non-fiction (gardens and plants) for about 10 years, and had always loved to write. Picking up the pieces through memoir and little stories, has halted me immensely in my long-term recovery. Thanks for this!
I am a hemorrhagic stroke survivor. At age 58, nearly 8 years ago, I was dealt a catastrophic blow to my life, my physical and mental self. Thank goodness, I was cared for by a top notch team of therapists, who placed great stock in the theory of neuroplasticity. When I could, I began to use the computer again. I had been writing short non-fiction (gardens and plants) for about 10 years, and had always loved to write. Picking up the pieces through memoir and little stories, has benefitted me immensely in my long-term recovery. Thanks for this!
I’d love to attend. What if I’m not a membet?
Hi Michelle,
This is our monthly Members Only event. We’d love to have you join us at NAMW! You can learn more here: https://namw.org/become-a-member/namw-benefits/
Thank You,
Erica
NAMW
Thanks Erica. Finances.are tied up right now. Canr afford it unfortunately.
Hi Linda Joy I’ve been interested in this since meeting you in London after Lynn Serafinn’s event over 3 years ago! I get your information intermittently and all looks v. interesting. At this point, I’m wondering how I may be a part of it without being a full member (as I have a lot else on at the moment). Or is that not possible?
This is the only way I can see of contacting you. Also, I don’t understand the Time Zones listed; is PDT the same as PT? I am GMT.
Thanks so much.
Best,
Shan (Rees)
Hi Shan,
Unfortunately we don’t have partial memberships here at NAMW yet. However, we do have our free Roundtable every month and our telesummit will be in May. Please be on the lookout for our membership sale at the end of May.
PDT is the same as Pacific Daylight Time.
Thank You,
Erica
NAMW
I don’t see the number to call in or where to sign up for this. Could you help me?
Hi Deb,
As a member, you should have received an email this morning and on Monday with call in information. Please email me directly at erica@namw.org if you still don’t have it and I will send it to you.
Thanks,
Erica
NAMW
Hi Mary Ellen it is good to hear from you I understand about struggles with that I wanted to share I’ve had Bunches of clusters The Strokes unfortunately and it’s great to hear that your team of people really worked with you and I’m hoping to keep going I’m going to write this memoir and I really believe in neuroplasticity will be great to hear the conference today blessings and best wishes right anytime if you like to me see you on the call thank you Donna Marie