Handy Links

During my research for this course, I read many articles on the internet. Here are just a few to help you in your search.

What is The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique? (important for relaxation)

View of woman with dark hair asleep in floral sheets

https://www.healthline.com/health/4-7-8-breathing#Other-techniques-to-help-you-sleep

Science Shows Human Emotion Physically Shapes Reality

https://truthwins.com/self-talk-blog/67-new-research-shocks-scientists-human-emotion-physically-shapes-reality

How Shame Can Lead a TBI Survivor to Withdraw From Society

A smiling woman is transparent allowing view of passing foot traffic through her

https://www.cfglaw.co.uk/blog/how-a-brain-injury-can-leave-a-survivor-ashamed-leading-to-withdrawal-from-society

New, game changing TBI test

Medical Professionals looking at MRIs of Brains

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/traumatic-brain-injury-test-game-changing-concussion-experts/story?id=75179824

This is an extremely helpful article that goes right into the science of how to more effectively work with your brain. It also goes in to ways you may be able to heal and grow it.

Feed Your Head: Harnessing Neurogenesis

Image depicting Neural Connections

http://the-nexian.me/home/knowledge/42-feed-your-head-harnessing-neurogenesis

The title of this next link explains it all…

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain

Large group of meditators in concentric circles around a lead meditator on a plinth in the centre

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/

This shows proof that meditation and silence assists the brain in regeneration

Silence Important For The Brain

“We saw that silence is really helping the new generated cells to differentiate into neurons, and integrate into the system.”

http://www.lifehack.org/377243/science-says-silence-much-more-important-our-brains-than-thought

Here is an article giving alternative approaches to healing

9 Restorative, Natural Remedies for Post Concussion Syndrome

Ceramic Mortar and Pestle filled with flowers and herbs

https://www.flintrehab.com/natural-remedies-for-post-concussion-syndrome/?fbclid=IwAR2Ig8mkKye_uQH9cYLsPd8KJsmB8Ev2p4PGd31EzlhlWm3AsYGHTQEHnbo

This is a golden tip I think will be getting a lot more attention as others find the difference created simply by looking ‘up’

Look Up – Great Things Happen to Your Brain and Your Life When You Look Up and Out

Woman with long dark hair holds it back as she turns her face up to the sun. The words 'Looking Up' are emblazoned across her in capital font

https://www.lookup.org.au/report

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Testimonials

“Your story of surviving a horrific accident and then coping through a diagnosis of cancer, struck a chord with many of our members present that day. Your presentation was wonderful Eva; the measure of comedy, pathos, and heartfelt anguish definitely… Read more “”

Nacelle Maloney
Albury-Wodonga Stroke Recovery Club

I attended By Accident in 2018. At the time, approximately 2 years after my last known TIA, I was still in the confusion, frustration and anger phase of my recovery path. This path was exasperated because of the TIA’s which… Read more “”

Warren Loorham
Workshop Attendee