Institute for Applied Neuroscience- Asheville

01/15/2025

Our friend and pioneering Occupational Therapist Dr. Tina Champagne from Northampton, MA is offering a free Introduction to Sensory Processing. Save the date!

01/02/2025

Grateful Ed’s Newsletter for the New Year, Vol.2025, Issue 1

As we step into the very futuristic sounding 2025 (at least to me), I want to invite you to take a moment to reflect on the transitions this season symbolizes. January derives its name from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and duality. Depicted with two faces—one looking to the past and the other to the future—Janus invites us to pause, reflect on where we’ve been, and envision the path ahead. His symbolism resonates deeply with the process of growth and transformation, both personally and professionally.

Reflection on the Past Year:
The past year has undoubtedly brought its share of challenges and triumphs. The closing months of 2024 were tumultuous for many in the Southeastern US as large numbers of us experienced devastating hurricane damage and disruption to our lives. Then the entire nation endured a highly contentious election that further fueled the divide within the country. Every year provides us with many opportunities to examine, reflect, and learn about ourselves as we react and respond to life events, and this one was no different and possibly even particularly so. As Janus reminds us, reflection is not about dwelling on the past but learning from it. What moments stand out to you? Perhaps it was a lesson learned from adversity or a small victory that carried great meaning. Take a moment to honor these experiences—they are the foundation for what lies ahead.

Looking Ahead:
Janus also teaches us the power of intention, and modern neuroscience confirms its potency. By looking forward with clarity, we can shape our reality. As you think about the coming year, consider:
What do you want to carry forward from 2024?
What habits, mindsets, or goals will you leave behind?
What small, actionable steps can you take to align with your values and aspirations?
Being mindfully deliberate with endeavors like these can be so much more beneficial than just listing resolutions, which I have learned from both personal experience and scientific research, seldom make it past the second Friday of January – the so-called “quitter’s day.”

Practical Tips for 2025:
To start the year with intention, here are a few simple practices:
Morning Reflection: Dedicate 5 minutes each morning to review your intentions for the day. (If you feel like you’re too busy for 5 minutes of reflection, you should do 10 minutes.)
Gratitude Practice: End each day by noting three things you’re grateful for, and try to find new things each day. Gratitude is the antidote for depression.
Mindful Breathing: Use moments of stillness throughout the day to center yourself and reconnect with your goals. Even just three slow breaths at times during the day can be highly beneficial.

Closing:
As we embrace 2025, I want to thank each of you for the privilege of connection and growth we’ve shared. Whether through our previous work together or in shared conversations, your resilience and insights inspire me. Here’s to a year of reflection, intention, and meaningful progress. May Janus and our personal spiritual figures guide us as we navigate the transitions of life with courage, compassion, and hope.

Warm wishes for a joyous, peaceful, and meaningful 2025.

-Ed

10/30/2024

Register by clicking the link at www.ian-asheville.com/classes

10/16/2024

Our Neurofeedback in a Clinical Practice course was scheduled for this week in Asheville, starting Oct 15th. We could have never imagined what the last few weeks have brought to Western North Carolina: from the devastation, loss, and heartache, to the outpouring of community support, neighbors and strangers helping fellow humans get their basic physical and emotional needs met. Cell service and internet is still hit miss but once we are back online and have some moments to breath, we will share a little more.

With such support, we were able to reschedule our course!! A new location, Hamilton NJ at our friend and colleague clinic, The Center for Dynamic Growth. December 12-15th.

Updated registration link!

Through didactic presentations and hands-on training, learn the tools and therapeutic skills to incorporate clinical neurofeedback into your practice.

10/02/2024

Hello All!! Everyone at IAN is safe and accounted for!! We are getting through this disaster with the support of our families, friends, and Neurofeedback community. We will try to keep folks updated as we get information and small pockets of cell service.

The best place for donations seems to be directly to the Red Cross or NC.gov if you have the means.

This will be a weeks to months long recovery.

North Carolina's Official Website, featuring information about government services, updates, and guides to exploring and enjoying our state.

08/13/2024

The next in-person course registration is open! If you don't know already, Asheville is GORGEOUS mid October. Seems like a win-win to be trained in one of the effective approaches in such a beautiful setting.

Through didactic presentations and hands-on training, learn the tools and therapeutic skills to incorporate clinical neurofeedback into your practice.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! Take care of her and each other!

The Blue Marble, taken by either Ron Evans or Harrison Schmitt of the Apollo 17 crew in 1972.

04/17/2024

We are excitedly counting down the days until this live, in-person course is offered! May 21-24 at WCU- Biltmore Park Campus in beautiful Asheville NC! Neurofeedback in the work with trauma is a centerpiece of the Annual Boston International Trauma Conference. Registration is now open!

Through didactic presentations and hands-on training, learn the tools and therapeutic skills to incorporate clinical neurofeedback into your practice.

04/16/2024

Registration is now open for Dr. Mary Ammerman's From Tense to Tranquil Full Day Retreat!
Information and Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMgUdLLmOPVZqqqKSYMlZMNwY_W0olcVe7j4g3TNWDD1iEpw/viewform

04/05/2024

https://neurosciencenews.com/music-body-sensation-25858/

A new study reveals how music evokes distinct bodily sensations, particularly in the heart and abdomen, linking these feelings to emotional responses and aesthetic appreciation.

03/21/2024

Registration is open for our introductory Neurofeedback in a Clinical Practice- May 21st-24th, 2024. The course takes place at WCU Biltmore Park in gorgeous Asheville North Carolina. It is a beautiful time of year to travel to our city in the mountains and learn the art and skill of becoming a Neurofeedback Clinician!

Through didactic presentations and hands-on training, learn the tools and therapeutic skills to incorporate clinical neurofeedback into your practice.