She is just sharing her research and her personal experience to bring some hope and a natural alternative to anxiety infested, pharmaceutically dependent, malnutritioned, stressed out people. Sure, I dont expect her to be flawless, but she deliberately obfuscates her errors and hides from them. Thank you so much for sharing this. QEEG measurements of 11 NeurocycleTM participants were performed before using the NeurocycleTM, after the first 21 days, and after the final 63 days to assess mental health improvements. And the fast talking, like a robot. Data is analyzed by an independent research and analysis consulting firm, Elite Research, LLC (www.eliteresearch.com). Youre more than welcome to disagree with the conclusions I draw but I disagree that it is unsound. And Caroline Leaf has been recognized as really a pivotal figure in defining a mode of artisanal and extraordinarily expressive animation. I have not taken antibiotics are any prescriptions medications in over 10 years. For 10 years, I have eaten an all organic/homegrown diet. If our thoughts were that important, then the cognitive component of CBT would have a much stronger effect. Recently a friend told me she was coming to a town near us, and highly recommended her. I was immediately sceptical of the value of what struck me as a project for evolving new or modernised Christian doctrines, based more, or as much upon what passes for science these days, than (or as) upon any of the traditional authorities for Christian doctrine. She basically says Howard Gardner only made a low level theory and her Geodisic one is superior etc Then she proceeds to write the entire rest of the book using his SEVEN theories of multiple Intelligience with repeated questions such as Do you like to paint? Results revealed statistically increased levels of awareness, autonomy, and empowerment and significantly decreased toxic mental health factors. She repeated the same statement in her most recent book so it is something she is confident in. I asked if diabetes can be caused by stress and she said, absolutely. Ronco, C., Fluid overload : diagnosis and management. This was confirmed in the psychosocial assessments conducted alongside the QEEG tests, which revealed a corresponding improvement in decreased toxic thoughts, isolation, and overall LMM score as well as increased autonomy, awareness, empowerment, life satisfaction, and ability to manage life obstacles. I dont smoke, dont drink, and I stay away from refined sugar. Did you attempt to collaborate with her and she rejected you? Dalgleish, T., The emotional brain. WebDr. Leaf. Dr Leaf is not a cognitive neuroscientist. This fear will cause more damage in the brain than no sleep at all, and can impact your mental and physical health. Participants feedback revealed that the program made it easy to apply their learning in their work and school lives, and that they desired further future mindfulness trainings via this program structure. You can tell yourself something along the lines of I cannot solve all this now, but I will write them down and work on these issues over the next few daysI have got this! before you go to sleep. Data is analyzed by an independent research and analysis consulting firm, Elite Research, LLC (, The study will provide a detailed picture of changes in mindfulness, mind management skills, and mental-health-related issues in adult populations. Also, The cognitive model is narrow in scope thinking is just one part of human functioning, broader issues need to be addressed. (https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-therapy.html), I also question the validity of your assertion that All diseases upon this Earth. A critical step for improving mental health is developing non-pharmacological therapies that can treat anxiety and depression effectively without reliance on pharmacological treatments and the accompanying risks for side effects and interactions. I wish you all the best with your life and your health. Finally, you say, Medicine and pharmaceuticals are wonderful and at time necessary, but they are not our Savior. Teacher Survey (Steiner & Woo, 2021) have revealed that job-related stresses, which have been amplified with COVID-19 measures, are critically threatening the teacher supply. 6 Strategies to Stop Fights Before They Begin, Why it's important to question our beliefs & biases, Why & how to compromise more in relationships. (1981). We can learn from all types of people and leaders without becoming their disciples. Rate and comment on Dr Leafs books on Goodreads and Amazon, Google, B&N etc. These results strengthen existing research that has established the same relationships. 3. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive I recommend planning aheadand setting aside a few hours every morning, evening or afternoon to read something, listen to a new podcast series or audiobook, or learn a new sport or language (or whatever appeals to you!). This challenges the brain to move into a higher gear and introspect more deeply, which is what it is designed for: deep, intellectual thinking! It was a frightful situation. A robust discussion provides the information required for people to make an informed choice. 11. I am on the autism spectrum, and I have suffered from severe debilitating anxiety and morbid depression throughout my life, starting in my adolescence. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Is it now 26 years somehow? Leaf hasnt done some items for 20 years, but she just mentioned shes working with clinical trails and such. Dont worry if you cannot sleepyour body has its own natural sleep rhythm, and eventually you will rest and regenerate. Leaf is teaching against and it starts with the mind. And so are we! This blog is my reply. Who is your author of Science? With this training and Neurocycle tool I will be able to help them in an effective, powerful, and sustainable way. Im not sure if there is a similar study in the US, but the latest Australian data suggests that all psychological illness only counts for 8% of visits to Australian primary care physicians [5]. I also think its good that you alerted Prof Gardner. 91(5): 823-38. I am more than happy to publish your response, and to publish any response you wish to make public. For the benefit of Dr Leafs followers, and for the scientific and Christian community at large, I would appreciate your response. Specifically, Newson and Thiagarajan (2019) call for researchers to contribute to the creation of a large QEEG database of data that might be assessed altogether. So please give us links and books where you find her quotes, also give us page numbers. I guess you would have to find an audience of people who are interested in hearing the various opinions. You can have either one, or both at the same time. 2010, Basel Switzerland ; New York: Karger. The experimental subjects were learning how to embrace and make the anxiety and depression work for them and not against them, which is a much more sustainable approach than simply trying to numb or remove emotions and feelings completely. Leaf speak in person? Whenwe think about brain health, we often dont realize just how connected it is to our everyday lives: our relationship with a spouse or loved one, our performance at work, how likely we are to get other diseases and so on. Dr Leaf did her PhD in 1998. Shout it from Facebook and other social media platforms. However, I wonder why your gynaecologist just assumed that your cortisol and diabetes are all related to stress. PLoS Med, 2010. Youre welcome to your opinion, but honestly, you appear to be the only one who has failed to understand my critique of Dr Leaf. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008(1): CD001765. Not for the sake of us, but for others that do not know HIM! You can find it in my book (https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/466848), or you can access the chapter here: http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/chapter-10/ (and the references here: http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/references/). The more than do, the quicker the truth can resist her lies, half-truths and fake science. Other than appearing on Sid Roths program (a red flag for me), I dont have any specific knowledge as to whether their teaching is legit. Data collection happens within the app every 21 days for the 20 LMM items and the 8 pro-mindfulness factors as well as a web-based survey (psychdata.com) for user demographics, treatment history, and program experience. All diseases upon this Earth. However, leading mindfulness researchers have called for an instructional tool that not only teaches mindfulness practices, but also covers and assesses mindfulness necessary counterparts: self-regulation and self-management and emotional, cognitive, and behavioral flexibility (resilience). While Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and Ph.D. in Communication Pathology, and a BSc in Logopaedics from the University of Cape Town and the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Christianity is libertarian, or sometimes deterministic in a theistic way. Dr Leaf even contradicts herself. Im sure there are groups of people on-line that also share your eager pursuit of deeper knowledge, where your questions are addressed with the respect due to them. 4-day hands-on intensive training led by Dr. Caroline Leaf. When it comes to sleep, remember to avoid panicking when you cant fall sleep. He doesnt inflict himself on you like dad does, but neither one has a conscience. You can do the same Active Reach as the previous day or a brand-new Active Reachit is completely up to you. (Im assuming that to hold the title of Adjunct Professor, hes published peer-reviewed articles. His endorsement is noteworthy, but it can not validate every statement made by Dr Leaf. Hmm? (Its ingenious really, but its so wicked!). Big difference. For more information on thinker moments and how to make them a part of your daily routine, see my book, Think, Learn, Succeed. So, I wrote to Professor Howard Gardner who still works at Harvard University. I think the key is that there is scientific knowledge, scriptural knowledge and spiritual truth. In fact, it costs me money to maintain both sites. PRIVACY POLICY - I dont think this study shows anything new it was an open trial with small numbers. (Oh, and just by-the-bye most doctors I know dont just pump people full of drugs, myself included. These include the following. If thoughts have any effect on our health, they are artificially magnified by our clean water and sewerage systems. If you want expertise, go back to university. The World Health Organization (2022) has reported that there was a 13% rise in mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders from 2007 to 2017. My daughter and I were conversing later in the evening about the day and something didnt set well with us this kind over matter business? I speak about this in greater detail in my book Think and Eat Yourself Smart. Its no different to Dr Leaf and her teaching, which is scientifically baseless and not only will I not support people using it, but I will also actively discourage people from using it. EVIDENCE CONTRADICTING DR LEAF Influence Of Thought On Health Dr Leaf has categorically stated that 75 to 98% of all illnesses are the result of our thought life on Eur J Intern Med, 2001. So I guess irritation is in the eye of the beholder. Dr. Leafs approach is working extremely well for me, and for a number of my friends. Link to this post: https://cedwardpitt.com/2015/07/22/dr-caroline-leaf-still-contradicted-by-the-latest-evidence-scripture-and-herself/ or to the website debunkingdrleaf.com. Not only is she not medically trained, but she is also not theologically trained. Interesting study, and thanks again for the reference, but it certainly doesnt change my mind when it comes to the validity (or non-validity, as it were) of Dr Leafs teaching. That was enough for me. Then she said that covid hit, and so you lost another year.. Thank you very much for your kind words and keen observations. Attend the 4 day in-person training led by Dr. Caroline Leaf. The other thing to do is to tell your friends about how you feel, and why. If either of you are incorrect in parts of your teaching or practice I cling to Holy Spirit to lead me into all truth. Available from This to me is a red flag, meaning I have a feeling she didnt say what you claim she said. We live in a society that essentially prevents more than half of our illnesses because of internal plumbing, with additional benefits from vaccination and population screening. Stress is often associated with disease, but it is not specifically a cause of disease. Harv Rev Psychiatry, 2011. Caveat emptor always applies. Thats up to you to decide I guess. By Dr. Caroline Leaf on September 22, 2021 In this podcast (episode #319) and blog, I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author, and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing toxic self-talk, why things often feel like they get worse before they get better, and more! Specifically in regards to Dr Leaf and her ministry, Dr Leafs teaching is a Christian reworking of The Secret (https://cedwardpitt.com/2016/10/19/the-secret-teaching-of-dr-caroline-leaf/). Once you are approved, read and sign contract, pay the fee and register for training. But, I am very grateful for your knowledge, your wisdom, your in-depth documentation, your boldness and your humility.oh, and your humor is great too! Can you clarify which of Dr Leafs peer-reviewed articles have definitively shown the academic improvement in the cohort of 100,000 students, as you and your referee have stated? If you have specific concerns about my posts, perhaps you can reference where I have failed to reference, and I will happily correct any deficiencies in my work. iBooks = https://itunes.apple.com/book/kintsukuroi-christians/id1231172522?mt=11 What counts for me is not the number of followers I have or she has, its about hearing God say, Well done, my good and faithful servant. It does not determine our health. My micronutrient levels were all well above average with the exception of a slight deficiency in biotin. Just because they are sharing something new theyve learned or just because they mention the name of someone who is involved in the charismatic movement, doesnt make them dangerous. Hence, it is true that if one were to try and apply the scientific method and critical thinking to spiritual truth, it will fail. Leaf she asked her to share the story of when her son was put in harms way in Rome when Dr. Its probably the behavioural activation of CBT thats the most beneficial aspect.