Genes, Neurogenesis, Mirror Neurons, and EAPBelow are links to the power point (.ppt) version as well as a downloadable .pdf flie version of Darrell G. Yardley's presentation at the 2010 EAGALA conference in Layton, UT. The .pdf file contains links to additional information on selected topics in the presentation and is highly recommended.
Mental health healing requires learning, learning requires neurogenesis (i.e. brain growth), and neurogenesis requires the correct orchestration of specific gene ensembles. Drawing from recent findings from the Human Genome Project and neurobiology, we will explore the relationships between genes, neurogenesis and EAP, and how these relate to and can be used to enhance your EAP and EAL sessions. Mirror neurons are a specific type of recently discovered brain cells (neurons). These neurons enable us to learn from observing (mimicry), read body language and non-verbal social cues, and to have empathy. They are also the key to how horses can so easily “read” our emotions and non-verbal body language—and how we can “read” these in horses. Deficiencies or dysfunctions in mirror neuron systems are thought to be involved in non-verbal learning disabilities (NLD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and some language learning problems. We will discuss the usage of EAP in working with NLD's and other issues. Objectives: To explore recent findings in genetics and neurobiology and their applications and relevance to EAP/EAL. Goals:
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