Clyde Boiston – Neuroplasticity & the Physiology of Stress: A Mindfulness Perspective

Clyde Boiston – Neuroplasticity & the Physiology of Stress: A Mindfulness PerspectiveDescriptionResearch on the science of neuroplasticity is beginning to show that these miraculous brains of ours have the capacity to remodel themselves in response to environmental experience. This has great potential to benefit rehab professionals, not only in terms of reducing emotional reactivity and becoming more aware of our own conditioned patterns of behavior, but also as a means of calming our natural stress response and cultivating the skills to become a more effective and resilient healthcare provider.OutlineIncreased Stress and Anxiety in the Modern WorldPhysiology of stress: evolution for survival, not happinessInherent negativity bias: amygdalaEmergency response system, and why it never gets a restPitfalls of self-referential thoughtGaining an experience of your own mind – experientialMechanisms of stress relief: mindfulness and meditationPowerful antidote: current researchHow much meditation is enough?Functional MRI: benefits are dose dependentRapid recovery from stress: the hallmark of resilienceCultivate the skills of self-awareness and emotional regulationBrain Remodeling: The Science of NeuroplasticityChange the structure and function of the brain in response to environmental experienceTelomeres, meditation and the science of epigenetics12 easy ways to cut stress during your workdayFacultyClyde Boiston, PT, OCS, CMFCLYDE BOISTON, PT, OCS, CMF, TCHI, is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience who has worked in multiple therapy settings including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and home health. In addition to his continuing clinical work as a PT, he and his wife own and operate Bel Wellness, a mind-body wellness studio in Riverside, CA which offers classes in Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Mindfulness and meditation. Mr. Boiston is a mindfulness teacher and meditation instructor who presents retreats, workshops, and mindful living classes to both corporate and healthcare employers as well as the general community. His clients include Kaiser Permanente, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, UC Riverside, and the Riverside County Office on Aging. He received his certification as a Mindfulness Facilitator (CMF) from UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) in 2017 after completing their yearlong teacher training program. MARC is part of the UCLA Medical School’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Mr. Boiston graduated with a BS in PT from California State University Long Beach in 1997 and has been Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) since 2004. He is also a certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Clyde Boiston is the owner of Be Everything in Life. He has an employment relationship with Kaiser Permanente Home Health. Mr. Boiston receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Clyde Boiston has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.