Something in the environment has to trigger gene activity. Dr Bruce Lipton That something is your thoughts! Quantum Physics, no space time dimension. #How to Create a Metacog #Metacog #Neurocycle #Dr Leaf #neuroplasticityPlease, download the printable fromhttps://tinyurl.com/nj97xujp Controlling your thought life through mind management, 4. Implementing the LMM through the NeurocycleTM app, the findings of Study 2 found that test-retest reliability for all six LMM subscales was strong and that construct validity existed with established anxiety, depression, and well-being measures. I hope youre out of your cloud of depression, or are almost there, and I wish you all the best for your journey of understanding into psychology. Please continue to open my eyes to the choices I am making and continue to guide me to make positive choices so I can fulfill the ministry he has set before me to do. My analogy here is not to suggest that Dr Leaf is deliberately conning the church. All the best. These are issues that I believe attempt to place man in Gods position rather than being the clay and him being the potter, according to the scriptures. Supported by current scientific and medical research, Dr. Caroline Leaf gives listeners a prescription for better health and wholeness through correct thinking patterns, declaring that we are not victims of our biology. Login or register to download. Just because Dr Leaf is a Christian leader does not preclude her from critique. While the counter arguments offered here are well researched and does a good job of illuminating the losely connected hypothesis in Leafs complete theory, it is unfair to say that she has no point or no purpose with her message because she isnt an ordained minister or qualified on paper neuroscientist. According to Dr. Caroline Leaf, "It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8 week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan. C) the redemptive power of the resurrection d) our addiction to sin and the fight of Spirit and Flesh E) Sin leads to death(unrepentant heart) F) her blasphemous mouth at comparing the majesty of our Triune God to NewAge magical thinking G)The power we have tin Christ is by His power in us- not power in and of ourselves;as if its some energy field we slingshot over to Africa as if we are little gods H)Fear is real, but those of us in Christ havent been given a spirit of fear What I heard troubled me, and I blogged about my concerns to open a dialogue on Dr Leaf and her teaching. Question everything, hold on to the good. That Dr Leaf also regularly misquotes her sources and relies on unpublished opinion from pseudoscientists and new-age practitioners also brings her reputation as an expert scientist into disrepute. Read: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 2:10. And hey, its your opinion youre welcome to it. I dont want to nitpick what he or she said or didnt say. 50 years ago people just died! If our mind-brain connection isn't right, nothing else will go right.The Think, Learn, Succeed Curriculum Kit has 9 . And also scripture mentions that God can turn any ill thought information for his good So eventually as much as this doctor might be misleading people with false scientific facts i guarantee you that God can make you gain something good out of it So perhaps instead of arguing over who is right or wrong people should just pray and ask God to help them discern what is off use and what is not of use. Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and The Perfect You, amongst many other books and journal articles.Since 1981, she has researched the science of thought and the mind-brain connection as it relates to thinking, learning, renewing the mind, gifting, and potential. All the churches and Christians, myself being one, have swallowed her hook, line, and sinker. KCM Broadcast Notes April 17-21 2023 - The Christian Chain of Command. Bible Study with Dr. Caroline Leaf Posted by Les'a Cole On July 22, 2016 0 Comment Join us for this brain-transforming Bible Study: Thursdays 1-2:30pm. Personally I agree with her findings, from my own life experiences.God is the inventor of science, and whatever doesnt line up in your universe will, eventuall. Such an assertion is ludicrous, and science proves it to be so the still small voice comes from our brains [8-10], and everyday office-based medical tests prove that the electromagnetic signal from the heart is too small to have any meaningful influence on our bodys cells, let alone our thinking [7: Ch 11]. A short summary to most of the questions youve raised can be found on the debunkingdrleaf.com website here: http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/why-we-re-here. Well done on making the time to share an alternative perspective. This type of prayer increases activity in brain areas associated with social interaction compassion and sensitivity to others. Well Ill conclude by offering a piece of worldly advice life is fleeting. Those of us who are just beginning to research the mind/brain psychology really need to continue our studies to truly understand what is going on. Rigorous testing of ideas is how science is done. I know Ill get through but its really, really hard to see anything when all you can see and all you can feel is the cold, dank mist of despair. To wit (in your response to a contributor on this forum) that they had fallen for Dr Leafs humanistic Sci-Fi Fantasy version on egocentrism, or spread the word. When we turn to the Bible, there seems to be supporting evidence of these thoughts: to be made new in the attitude of your minds; Ephesians 4:23, Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Leaf trained educators and therapists on classroom-based intervention for learning and mental health management that impacted the lives of thousands of students and teachers. Key findings from the 2021 State of the U.S. My wifes decision was made based on a conversation at a Lifegroup (and I have talked with them already) where a few ladies agreed that people with mental illnesses dont really have them, and do not need the crutch of medication. Halfway through I looked at my friend and said, Im sorry, but I have to leave. I already have a call in to the Scott / Carver crisis center because nothing else is open. Everyone has their own personal perspective and thats fine. First, understand the triggers and signals for toxic thoughtsthink critically about when, how, and why those thoughts arise. Not surprising that Dr Leafs teaching that our brain or mind can change our DNA suits them. For example, Dr Leaf quoted a source on genetics that was over thirty years old, from a time when genetic studies were still in the dark ages. Answering Shapiro et al.s (2006) seminal call for a measurement that assesses not only mindfulness but also its necessary mediators self-regulation, resilience, reconceptualization, and exposure the Leaf Mind Management Tool was created. In this interview, she reveals how to practically stop toxic thoughts an. That is a bad habit. Leaf challenges her readers to take a step back and become a "thought detective:". Ill make my own choices led by The Holy Spirit who guides us in all Truth. Dr. Go have a good hot cup of tea with Dr Leaf and bury the hatchet which you keep flaying around. Switch On Your Brain and Switch On Your Brain with the 5-Step Learning Processare registered trademarks of Switch On Your Brain International, LLC. i think you need to understand that Dr Leaf is first and foremost a christian,and her approach to her field is from scriptures.. However, I would hope you would discuss it with Pastors _____ or _____, and I would like to hear from them. Since the early 1980's she has researched the Mind-Brain connection and did some of the initial research back in the late 80's showing the neuroplasticity of the brain. Im not an ordained minister or neuroscientist either and people have dismissed my critique based on my perceived lack of qualifications. Otherwise, you will likely have to start at day 1 in the near future. So Paul is teaching Timothy that God doesnt make him timid, but full of power, love and self-control. C3 Womens Conference: A Leaf out of whosebook? We believe that with a little bit of deeper probing,Dr Leaf's claims and hypotheses aren't as strong as they appear. Ridiculous | TEDx Oaks Christian School | 4 Feb 2015. She has helped patients learn how to use their minds to detox, and grow their brains to succeed in every area of their lives, including schools, universities, and workplaces. After attaining her foundational education in the neuroscience of communication pathology, Dr. Because I based my active reaches on scripture, it had a very positive effect on me. Thanks for thinking about it and approaching with an open heart and mind. On and on, the same pattern continues. From the pulpit, in her books, and in her promotional material, Dr Leaf refers to her ground-breaking research how her Switch On Your Brain 5 Step Learning Process and the Geodesic Information Processing model (which underpins her program), have helped thousands of children to increase their learning and improve their academic results. Know that I am not mad or unforgiving toward anyone at ___________, and please do not assume that or think we keep coming back to things. your brain will convince you that your brain can be renewed by the power of god s spirit and biblical truth They are rare but precious qualities that are to be prized and nurtured. The main thing is that God spoke and you listened. Reblogged this on my open book and commented: So Im not bothered at all. This is not founded in biblical truth and I am very uncomfortable being here listening to afalse interpretation of scripture with New Age twist From her graduate work, she moved to applied clinical work in the field with educators, students, government organizations, and patients in South Africa. We will all be judged for what we teach or allow to be taught in our sphere of influence about the things of God, so never mind my email. She must have her facts straight if she is preaching at some of the biggest churches on the planet, right? I would just like to comment on you wondering why church leaders do not call her out. Leaf partnered with a clinical team of neurologists and neuroscience practitioners to further review the efficacy of her work using blood measure testing and QEEG assessment, both of which have revealed statistically significant mental health improvement for Neurocycle users. In this revolutionary book, Dr. Caroline Leaf packs an incredible amount of information that will change readers' eating and thinking habits for the better. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Im providing the information that shows that Dr Leafs teaching is unscientific and unreliable so that if people are willing to listen, they will avoid wasting their time, energy and money on unproven claims and false hope. 2. Home Uncategorized Chris Rosebrough exposes the gnostic Manichean heresy of "Dr" Caroline Leaf. But then again, that 30 minutes of time I lost listening to her rubbish wasnt really about edifying our Lord and Savior, but Dr. The confusion and embarrassment are palpable. She as specifically focused on the cognitive neuroscientific aspects of TBI/CHI (Traumatic brain injury/Closed head Injury) and the science of thought as it relates to thinking, learning and renewing the mind, gifting . 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. Emerging infectious diseases 2013 Aug;19(8):1192-7. Anyone who thinks on anything that many times during a period od 63 days will see a change in things. [1: p33,38]. Join Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and Dr. Caroline Leaf on Believer's Voice of Victory, as they talk about five steps to rewire and detox your brain in order to get to the root of why you do what you do. We cant keep going down this road every time there is a flare up of differing perspective and/or relational breakdowns. Withoutcritique of scientific theories and findings, we would still be living in mud huts as hunter-gatherers. Dr Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, world renowned author, public speaker, and self-titled cognitive neuroscientist. 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. She uses this little factoid all the time to justify her belief in the power of thoughts. Finally, a quick word on critique and criticism. There is also a Biblical imperative to question, not just to implicitly accept, what we are taught by Christian leaders. The study will provide a detailed picture of changes in mindfulness, mind management skills, and mental-health-related issues in adult populations. Drugs were not designed for mental illness but for anesthesia purposes. Mental health is not an illness than cannot be controlled, but a disorder that can be controlled. Scitsophrenia 50 years ago a person would have six episodes over two years and things just went away. I wanted to understand what you were saying but I never saw anything written to back up your arguments. Chris Rosebrough exposes the gnostic Manichean heresy of "Dr" Caroline Leaf By churchwatcher on January 7, 2015 ( 1). Any and all express or implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed. Your attacks are unnecessary and unhelpful your brand name is being (or has been) seemingly damaged. As can be seen in the above animation, there are four main parts to a brain cell: The dendrites branch out from the cell body. Just like I remind my kids: our thoughts have power. Throughout his ministry on earth of making all things new, healing was central to his mission because one of the main consequences of the fall was sickness and disease. They stop sharing their opinions because they get ignored or ostracised. Jesus entered the world to destroy the works of the enemy. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. In other words, when we consciously focus on Gods Wordand guard our minds and thoughts while maintaining an attitude of faith, praise, thanksgiving, and truthit will aid in healing and victory. Again, I have had a number of people recount their issues with Dr Leaf and her teaching people with very legitimate mental illnesses who have been directly affected by following Dr Leafs advice, or indirectly affected because their church has been convinced by Dr Leafs teaching that mental illness is the result of toxic thinking, and as a result, failed to give appropriate support to those who are the most vulnerable and most in need of support. So now I have completed more than the 63 days. In her books and on social media, Dr Leaf often quotes scripture in an attempt to reinforce her reputation as some form of Biblical expert. . Each time we choose or think,proteins combine to buildnew branches on our brain cells. In many ways, I dont mind as it means that at least theyve heard what I have to say. I looked her up and she no longer has that program available, but had replaced it with a neurocycle app for $100. Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) Assessment of the NeurocycleTM. A specialist in traumatic brain injuries and learning disabilities, she has worked in the area of cognitive neuroscience since 198. All the best to you. This video is private Watch on Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. Dr Leaf finds scriptures where one version mentions words like thinking or choice, isolates them from their context and reinterprets them to suit her meaning, rather the actual meaning of the verse in the original language and the original context. 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. The results showed that the students thinking, understanding and knowledge improved across the board. Which is it? Your email address will not be published. Whether you think Im nice or not is fundamentally irrelevant to the objective truth (or otherwise) of Dr Leafs teaching. Think about loving God. Critics and sceptics love to use any opportunity they can to embarrass the church, but by parading our own naivety, were simply embarrassing ourselves. Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and . Whats interesting is how Dr Leaf only ever uses the first half of this verse. I believe these are very dangerous generalities. It would be much easier just to give my personal opinion. Dare I ask you do you know the difference between academic critiquing and vexatious criticisim? Sometimes their theology is a little different than ours. The brain is subservient to the mind. I will add that this is not just a matter of opinion, such as topics like pre-destination or the timing on the second coming, etc. (This is explained in more detail, and with the appropriate references, in my book [7]). It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. And I dont mind if people agree with Dr Leaf if they have genuinely thought both sides of the debate through. A year or so ago I did her detoxification of the toxic thoughts. But that does not mean she enters into the sheep pen by jumping the biblical requirements laid down by Christ and His Apostles. 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. To get as close to it as possible is the main task of humanity. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology specializing in Neuropsychology. Every time we learn new information, we grow more dendrites. Depression is hard, and I appreciate the empathy. However, I think of the book of Jeremiah, which is all about the religious order of the day being contrary to the warning of God to repent, and instead telling people what they want to hear. In her 2009 book, The gift in you [12], Dr Leaf teaches about the gifts that we have, specifically, our gifts are something uniquely hardwired into our brain, something that we cannot change even if we wanted to, and that its our brain structure that gives rise to the way in which we think, the actions that we take, and the gifts we are given from God. Leaf has been invited to present her work at hundreds of corporate and academic institutions, including Fortune 500 companies and the highest ranked universities in Africa. With this training and Neurocycle tool I will be able to help them in an effective, powerful, and sustainable way. As if thats not bad enough, Dr Leaf also cites biased sources, pseudoscientists, and other sources that directly contradict her assertion [7; Ch 10]. Ive been trying to do some research about Dr. I understand now. It is a very insightful review. This is not New Age, although New Age and God are the same Nor does it mean we can indiscriminately stop taking our prescribed medications. Following (Unpublished manuscriptcopyright protected Baker Publishing Group) Dr. Caroline Leaf, The Perfect You Can Kenneth Copeland and Joyce Meyer, or churches such as Cottonwood Church or Hillsong Church, produce evidence where they performed due diligence onDr Leafs scientific credibility before endorsing her ministry? Each communication contains a URL that participants use to gain access to the survey. Even after Jesus left this earth, healing remained a crucial ministry of the Holy Spirit through his disciples. I) If a relationship with Christ is the first on our list of Lifestyle choices, the rest will fall into place. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace. Probably the most extreme example here but Im sure you get my point. In fact, you cannot be categorized! She states that the heart has its own thought functions, is an electrophysiological regulator of every cell in the body, and is the source of the human conscience. Good luck with everything, and all the best to you! An individual rain drop has no power on its own, but when it combines with millions of others, it becomes a force of nature, shaping the world! By: Dr. Caroline Leaf Narrated by: Joyce Bean Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins 4.4 (2,992 ratings) Try for $0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. However, Dr Leaf does not have formal qualifications in neuroscience, has not worked at a university as a neuroscientist, has not worked in any neuroscience research labs, nor has she published any papers in neuroscience journals. I would have stopped reading at your exclamatory sentence that Quantum physics prove me thoughts can control matter except that there was nothing more to read, since you didnt bother to actually justify your opinion. We assume information to be true because others in authority tell us it is. Newtons Third Law for every action theres an equal and opposite reaction. Did she share some statements that could be called into question if not viewed in the right context? Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to Its only when enough people have stood up for the truth that those in authority will finally take heed and listen. The Greek word for fear in this scripture refers to timidity, fearfulness, cowardice, not to anxiety or terror. Just because you think Dr Leaf is nice and Im not does not make Dr Leafs position right and mine wrong. I say this with all due respect. And in my experience once we stop obsessing about ourselves, our hurts our desires our perceived needs close our ears to the voices that tell us we deserve this and not that and surrender to God, trust in God, make Jesus our portion and accept that the world is not our home depression anxiety etc will reduce significantly or dissappear fully, So after reading all these views and different opinions from different individuals with respectable views all i can say is to any honest reader who is a child of God If you pray and then read scripture says Ill paraphrase if you ask for bread God wont give you a scorpion. Leaf is not a medical doctor, and nothing on this page should be seen as individual medical advice. Its about time people use their mind constructively intead of being held back by tradition. Hi TM, regarding your comments regarding evidence, the book and every blog Ive written has always been fully referenced. Shawn Achor For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he Proverbs 23:7, and the 29/5/2015, Mind In Action: Genes cannot turn themselves on or off. Thank you for taking the time to send me the links, for now I see I didnt read enough to know what youd said before. Its fine to tear a house down whose foundations you think are not sound. I have read many of the comments and responses contained herein and it just seems to me that Im watching episodes of and in the red corner are the Pharisees and Sadducees V in the blue corner the Church and the Apostles. Leave the toxic issue at His feet. There is simply too much sensitive material Im not comfortable covering in an email. But scripture is clear; its ok to ask questions, to look at both sides of a discussion, to critique and to be critiqued. Throughout this time, Dr. For our latest peer reviewed article, see here. God has given us everything, and we have to step into our perfect selves to succeed in this area. 10 Introduction 1. In treatment vs. control comparisons, participants significantly improved on performance of all five brain waves, supporting a likely decrease in anxiety and stress, as well as an increase in relaxation, learning, and autonomy. In the last days (I believe we are there now), we will see these things again, 1 Timothy 4:1-5. The problem for Dr Leaf is that there is no credible scientific evidence that DNA is controlled by thoughts. Thank you for helping the appreciative reader to keep common sense and respect for science and religious ideals. Beyond that, there really isnt a lot that Dr Leaf says thats truly beneficial, and its suffocated by the weight of mistruth that remains in her message. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. 11. 10. The theory proposes that everything you say and do is first a physical thought in the physical brain, a thought which you built with your mind. The speaker was for the most part a false teacher, and you should be happy I have some discernment in this area. Dr Caroline Leaf is a US based communication pathologist and a self-titled cognitive neuroscientist. So essentially, their perspective is that the brain creates what you are doing and what you are thinking. Dr Leafs social media minions do not allow anything remotely critical on her websites. Lisez Switch On Your Brain en Ebook sur YouScribe - According to researchers, the vast majority--a whopping 75-98 percent--of the illnesses that plague us today are a direct result of our thought life.Livre numrique en Savoirs Religions The other question that Im asked is why I even need to critique Dr Leafs work at all? John Paul Jacksons False Prophecy During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. In the videos I've watched, she has totally twisted Scripture. In: GHE_DALY_Global_2000_2011.xls, editor. Reminders are only sent to those who have not yet completed the survey. Maybe it was just coincidence that I was reading Dr Leafs book at the time but I believe if we use Holy Spirit discernment when reading books/articles or listening to people (regardless of their correctness) God can protect us.
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