9 essentials

Whether home schooling or sending your teen to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your teen, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for the teenager.

In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:

• her passion for and approach in working with teenagers;
• the importance of being open and using the 9 Essentials to engage with teens;
• examples of how to create opportunities for your child’s brain to learn and evolve; 
• how the brain is built to learn and needs to learn in order to be healthy; 
• related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your preteen to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your preteen, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for the preteen.

In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:

• the challenges of learning and studying at home, for both children and adults;
• how to connect with your child by observing (using awareness) and asking questions;
• the importance of using flexibility, creativity, and the Variation Essential; 
• how to incorporate short movement breaks during your child's online learning; 
• related questions from the audience.

Whether home schooling or sending your child to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your child, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for your young child.

In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:

• the heightened awareness in typically developing babies and young children;
• how to use the Awareness Essential with your child to potentiate the learning process;
• the importance of observing your child and asking questions to activate her or his awareness; 
• how short movement lessons, like the ones in NeuroMovement® for Your Busy Life, can be a benefit to your child during online learning; 
• related questions from the audience.

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LINKS FROM INTERVIEW

Treatment Modalities

• Early Intervention: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html
• Anat Baniel Method of Neuromovement: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/
• The Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Integration (MNRI) Method Set: https://masgutovamethod.com/
• Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
• Riley CP Clinic: https://www.rileychildrens.org/departments/cerebral-palsy-program

Therapies

• Hippotherapy: https://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/therapy/occupational-therapy
• Physical Therapy: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/therapy/physical-therapy
• Speech Therapy: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/therapy/speech-language-therapy
• Water Therapy: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/therapy/aqua-therapy

Tools & Equipment

• Eye Tracking Devices: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/inspiration/technology/eye-tracking

Defining the Body

The corpus callosum is the primary commissural region of the brain consisting of white matter tracts that connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448209/

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Whether home schooling or sending your child to school under the Covid-19 requirements and restrictions, there are ways to calm yourself and your child, reduce stress and anxiety, and create inspiring and effective learning processes for your preschool child.

In this episode, Anat Baniel discusses:

• how we are born with a brain that is built to learn;
• that no matter what is going on, your child is learning;
• the importance of following the interests of your child, and not “forcing” learning by drilling; 
• how to look for opportunities in daily life to use the 9 Essentials, like the Variation Essential; 
• related questions from the audience.

We Are the Medicine: Prioritizing Possibilities to Mitigate Childhood Trauma and Promote Healing and Flourishing
Christina Bethell, PhD, MBA, MPH, is a professor in the Bloomberg School of Public Health University. She also serves as the founding director of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI). Dr. Bethell established and leads the National Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Christina Bethell discuss: 

• the science of thriving and the human potential for flourishing;
• the qualitative data Christina has developed to revolutionize systems for measurement;
• how childhood trauma affects parents, as well as children’s development; 
• the whole person (whole child, whole family) approach to help children and parents heal and flourish;
• moving from fixing to connecting with families in order to give them what they want and need;
• related questions from the audience.

Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD, is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist. In 1996, she suffered a stroke and as a result, she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to completely recover all function. In 2008, Dr. Taylor gave the first TED talk that ever went viral: My Stroke of Insight. Her memoir My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey spent 63 weeks on the NY Times bestseller list and is translated in over 30 languages.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Jill Bolte Taylor discuss: 

• how to live in a place of possibilities, where Jill and Anat both live;
• the importance of creating a safe foundation for yourself (and your family);
• how NeuroMovement® and the 9 Essentials wake up the brain and drive continued growth to higher levels of functioning; 
• how Jill’s recovery process was the same as Anat Baniel’s groundbreaking work with adults and children with special needs with a variety of conditions;
• the brain is a learning machine, and it wants to learn and learn and learn;
• related questions from the audience.

Martha Herbert, PhD, MD, is a pediatric neurologist, neuroscientist, systems thinker, and writer who trained in medicine at Columbia University, Pediatrics at Cornell-New York Hospital and Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Herbert is author of The Autism Revolution and a certified Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® Practitioner.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Martha Herbert discuss: 

• why movement is so important to a human’s learning process;
• how NeuroMovement® and the 9 Essentials focus on, and positively impact, the process of learning;
• learning begins with differentiation—being able to notice differences;
• Documenting Hope, Martha’s research project to scientifically demonstrate that children can get better from autism, ADHD, and other chronic conditions; 
• the amazing brain and its built-in potential to develop extraordinary intelligence;
• related questions from the audience.

Michael Merzenich, PhD, a world-renowned neuroscientist, is the “father” of brain plasticity science. Dr. Merzenich was awarded the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, for his work in discovering adult brain plasticity and applying its principles to improve the human condition.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Michael Merzenich discuss: 

• how brain plasticity can be used to improve your life at any age;
• the key is to wake up the brain and provide the conditions for it to learn and evolve;
• “miraculous” changes can happen in a relatively short period of time;
• how trauma can impact the brain, and the role of brain training and the 9 Essentials in healing; 
• brain and body health are not separate—movement is cognition;
• related questions from the audience.

Growing the Inner Trifecta of Calm, Contentment, and Love
In these unprecedented times of the corona virus pandemic, developing inner calm, resilience, and well-being is especially important. For parents homeschooling their children, and for those with a child with special needs, these practices taught by Dr. Rick Hanson, a Master teacher, therapist, and scientist, are invaluable. 

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Rick Hanson discuss: 

• why Rick participated in the documentary A Life Unbound;
• how we can all develop the heart of resilience (calm, contentment, love);
• how we can use positive neuroplasticity to create lasting change;
• how to create positive experiences for children with special needs, and for all children; 
• quick tips for creating inner calm and a demonstration of a simple 3-breath practice;
• related questions from the audience.

Geordie Trifa is a Canadian film producer, director, and director of photography who has an extraordinary gift for storytelling. He has produced and directed countless commercials and short films shooting on nearly every continent on the globe. 

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Geordie Trifa discuss:

• how he reconnected with his childhood friend Allie to tell the story of her son Nash in the documentary film A Life Unbound; 
• his new film Pandemic Elementary, coming out in the fall, which features the story of homeschooling and “unschooling” his children during the pandemic;
• how his interview with Anat led Geordie to learn much more about parenting and raising children during these unprecedented times;
• how parents can use the world around them to provide opportunities for learning, wherever they live;
• the importance of creating a sense of wonderment and enthusiasm for learning, and turning on the learning switch;  
• bringing movement and feeling into the learning process with the 9 Essentials.  

The Art & Science of Seeing Possibilities - An Interview with Filmmaker Geordie Trifa
Geordie Trifa is a Canadian producer, director, and director of photography who has worked in the film and television industry for nearly a decade. Geordie’s feature documentary, A Life Unbound, was released in 2018. Geordie is currently in post-production for a feature documenting his personal experience as a parent seeking tools for optimizing the homeschooling of his daughters during the pandemic.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Geordie Trifa discuss:

• how the idea came about for the documentary film A Life Unbound; 
• the unique way in which Geordie’s daughter learned to read;
• how the 9 Essentials provide a solid foundation for learning and for homeschooling;
• Geordie’s observations while homeschooling and "unschooling" his children during this pandemic;
• related questions from the audience.

How to Apply Positive Brain Change Principles for Success
Schooling will most likely still be affected by the impact of Covid-19 in the fall. Homeschooling will either be a necessity or a choice for many families. In this episode, we address some of the challenges facing children, parents, teachers, and caregivers as education is moved to the home and online. Anat discusses:

• the huge challenges with schools being closed during the pandemic;
• a new NeuroMovement® Online at Home Coaching program developed to help children with special needs, their families, and caregivers during this time at home;
• learning at home, with a short demonstration of how parents can work with their children;
• how the special project with a school system in Canada has changed—training teachers, aides, and staff to apply the 9 Essentials;  
• the importance of moving from fixing to connecting with the focus on learning, not drilling or specific goals;
• related questions from the audience.

The Holidays can be a wonderful time of the year when you get to spend time with family. At the same time, they can also be stressful for many people. Learn how you can use the 9 Essentials, NeuroMovement® video lessons, and other tools to relieve your stress and enhance your well-being over the Holiday season.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp discuss:

• how to use movement and the Essentials to prevent atrophy when a broken limb is in a cast;  
• autism signs to look for in your grandchildren when autism spectrum disorder is prevalent in your family;
• the importance of becoming aware of the expectations you have for the Holidays; 
• why doing two or three NeuroMovement video lessons a week can help you feel better; 
• how to address and deal with emotional pain that may come up over the Holidays; 
• related questions from the audience.

Michael Merzenich, PhD, a world-renowned neuroscientist, is the “father” of brain plasticity science. Dr. Merzenich was awarded the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, for his work in discovering adult brain plasticity and applying its principles to improve the human condition. 

In this podcast, Anat interviews Dr. Merzenich, who has been a big supporter of NeuroMovement® and the 9 Essentials. He states: “Anat Baniel has developed powerful, practical strategies for improving your abilities and building a better, stronger brain supported by the neuroscience of brain plasticity.”

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Michael Merzenich discuss:

• the brain is built for change, and every person should take advantage of this fact;
• dramatic changes can occur across time, even with the most damaged brains, if you use effective strategies for positive brain change;
• Dr. Merzenich’s research and interventions for children who have been traumatized in early life, and the development of brain training programs for kids;
• the importance of starting with where a person is at—with what she or he CAN do—and then move forward from there;
• the power of Slow and Enthusiasm Essentials and why they are potent tools for learning and positive brain change;
• pre-submitted questions from the audience.

In this episode, we focus on adults and how this Method can help you overcome pain and limitation. Discover what is possible when your brain is provided with the conditions and information it needs to heal and thrive.

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp address:

• questions regarding how NeuroMovement® can help painful spasticity, painful injuries, pain from Lyme disease, stroke recovery, vision loss, and other kinds of trauma;  
• examples of how to use movement and the 9 Essentials to communicate with the brain in order to create new possibilities for healing and recovery; 
• how this Method helps people develop a sense of safety, well-being, and vitality for life, which can be beneficial to people suffering from PTSD;
• the importance of getting private lessons from certified Practitioners to overcome significant  challenges and injuries; 
• specific NeuroMovement® video programs that you can use for stroke recovery and for overcoming limitations from other conditions.

It’s an exciting time for children, parents, and teachers as the new school year begins. In this episode, we answer questions from parents and teachers, and discuss how the 9 Essentials can be applied in the classroom to help promote learning for all children.

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp address:

• their recent experience working with a school system in Canada—a special project to train teachers, aides, and staff to apply the 9 Essentials in the classroom;  
• what teachers teach and what children learn are two independent processes—recognizing this leads to a revolution in the way we think about and approach teaching and academia; 
• the importance of using the 9 Essentials to create new possibilities and learning, NOT as a way to get an immediate outcome or to try to “make” a child learn a specific skill;
• “If he could, he would; if she could, she would.” The best way to facilitate learning and progress is to start where children are at, using the Essentials to connect with them and to provide the best conditions for learning;
• specific tips and examples of how to use the Essentials to move from fixing to connecting, and to provide learning opportunities for children on the autism spectrum, children with cerebral palsy, and children with other special needs.

The 9 Essentials of Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® offer you and your child powerful, concrete ways to tap into the brain’s enormous potential. Discover how to easily implement the Essentials in daily life, and overcome limitations and reach higher levels of physical, emotional, and cognitive performance. 

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp address:

• questions about the 9 Essentials, and how to use the Essentials with children on the autism spectrum and children with other special needs;
• how NeuroMovement and the 9 Essentials have helped children (and adults) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and how to create the conditions for them to be successful;  
• the best approach for helping children with mobility issues at school—encourage teachers to read Anat's book Kids Beyond Limits and use the 9 Essentials;
• when you use the 9 Essentials while you are sitting, the act of sitting becomes much more dynamic and healthier—sitting is not like smoking;
• ABM NeuroMovement Practitioners can often help your child overcome challenges, and they can also make suggestions on how to use the 9 Essentials with your child.

Awaring—the action of generating Awareness—is to be knowledgeable about what you are doing, sensing, thinking, and experiencing at any given moment. When you are aware, you are fully alive and present. Your brain is working at its highest level, noticing subtle nuances of what is going on around and within you, revealing options and potentials, greatly accelerating learning. 

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp discuss: 

• Awareness is an action that can be practiced and developed in yourself and in your child; 
• Awareness is the “glue of learning;” it can significantly shorten the process of change and progression; 
• Awaring calls upon us to use our brains at a higher level quality of functioning;   
• practical tips and examples of how to use the Awareness Essential with children with special needs; 
•  children are often aware, and using all of the Essentials will generate more awareness and new learning and possibilities; 
• related questions from the audience. 

Einstein said: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life’s coming attractions.”  Through imagination, your brain figures out new possibilities before actually having to perform. Your dreams give you a unique life path to follow and guide your brain to continue growing and developing. Imagination and Dreams give you and your child the ability to create something that has never been there before, transcending your limitations.

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp discuss: 

• how to practice and apply Imagination & Dreams intentionally, and the power of this Essential to move you and your child beyond current limitations; 
• practical tips and examples of how to use Imagination & Dreams with children with special needs; 
• the brain is a quantum information system, and there is either a change or no change (not small or big change); 
• how to connect with your child where she or he is at using the Essentials, and allow for spontaneous outcomes;
• A Life Unbound, a documentary about this Method, is being shown online (check out our upcoming screenings);
• related questions from the audience.