Now we are not Gods so as we think does not create but God does examine what we think and say and gives us according to actions and words look at the old testament, I personally see a psychologist with my wife and they have over 20 years experience in mental health and says we need get back to the Bible and the basics, good thought life, think of things that you are grateful, honourable loving etc and God says those who are cowards will be thrown into the lake of fire which is linked back to fear and God says that having anxious thoughts is not sin but being constantly worried about life is a sin and we need to align our mind back to God, Those who set there mind on God and follow Gods standards he does promise a mind set free of fear and anxiety as perfect love drives out all fear. Hebrew 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. This pattern of relying on mistruths and factoids to paper over the gaping cracks in her irrational assertions is repeated throughout her teaching. Dr Leaf also used the same scripture to try and explain how the woman with the issue of blood managed to obtain her healing [1: p111]. In more scientific terms, genes are not self-emergent. 3. While the scientific research may be excellent, many points from a theological perspective are inaccurate and misleading. All the best to you. Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. No one has yet done that for Dr Leaf.2. KCM Broadcast Notes April 17-21 2023 - The Christian Chain of Command. You can do the 21-Day Brain Detox as many times as you want during that year. The speaker was for the most part a false teacher, and you should be happy I have some discernment in this area. I will be healthy in order to shine a light wherever you send me, at home or in the workplace. It seems that youve fallen for Dr Leafs humanistic Sci-Fi fantasy version of egocentrism which she claims to be quantum physics. Ah well just another lesson learned on this wonderful journey called life. We can declare Gods word over our lives. Dr. She was not making exegetical statements about scripture, rather conclusions based on scientific study in relation to how God designed us. She proceeded to vet this system throughout her 20 years of clinical experience as a mental health and communication therapist, working with a highly neurodiverse population including patients with learning disabilities, autism, TBI, CTE, PTSD, dementia, and stroke. March 16, 2015. I wanted to understand what you were saying but I never saw anything written to back up your arguments. Our needs are already done. While there is no time with God, which defines eternity, we are very much in the space-time continuum now, with all its joys, pains, solutions and problems. Overcoming mental, emotional, and spiritualchallenges, 6. Surely theres nothing to reappraise? One church in Australia had to engage professional psychologists to manage the fallout after Dr Leaf did a series of meetings. Thank you. The Jesus Caroline Leaf and Dr. Strydom is proclaiming is NOT the Jesus of the Bible. The consequences of this are massive, but hopefully she will prevail through this and get back to reality quickly because she really does have a lot of responsibilities with back to school, as we will be teaching Carter at home this year, which I would prefer not to have jeopardized. Pray: I serve a mighty God that blesses me and will take away my sickness. Dr Leafs social media minions do not allow anything remotely critical on her websites. But where did you mention the evidence for your arguments against her? I disagree with your interpretation of 2 Timothy 1:7, but Im not going to go around in circles restating what Ive already said. The Greek word for fear in this scripture refers to timidity, fearfulness, cowardice, not to anxiety or terror. In Dr Leafs first case, Dr Leaf herself admitted that the demonstrated improvement of her single patient was just as likely to be related to spontaneous improvement, and not Dr Leafs intervention. I was just wondering if you know of any other good reviews or critiques of Dr. Leafs works from people working in the field of either neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, or mental-health? For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. What, pray tell, are you giving? The truth. Read: 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:10, 3 John 1:2. Leaf is teaching at least something of merit that will help people regain control of their egos, take ownership for their behaviours and hopefully lead them closer to God. Work on these six steps for seven minutes per day for at least 21 days. In academic circles, Dr Leafs research hasnt so much as generated a stale whimper [14]. In many ways, I dont mind as it means that at least theyve heard what I have to say. Notable, I also have never encountered a pastor who could admit he was wrong, in my entire life! She has endorsements from Joyce Meyer, Bobbie Houston, and a number of other pre-eminent Christian pastors. Read Proverbs 23:7. Actually, the experiment was based on faulty assumptions, and so full of flaws in the methodology and analysis, that it could show nothing at all [7: Ch 13]. It flows to every cell in my body, restoring and transforming my health. She spoke at her first TEDx conference in February, and shes about to host her own conference for the second time. Without critique, how do Christians see both sides of an argument and make up their own minds? 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. [9] Zysset S, Huber O, Ferstl E, von Cramon DY. My greater concern is that we are once again addressing this topic of healing. His sacrifice of obedience on the cross out of his love for God. So Im not bothered at all. Thus, the scripture does not prove that our thoughts define us as Dr Leaf would suggest. Jesus announced: The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. If you are considering withdrawing from any medication, please do so under the guidance of a professional as withdrawal can be a dangerous process. The mind is what the brain does, and we see the uniqueness of each mind through our gifts. Thank God again for the same blessings from point #2. While I have been reading her book switch on your brain I did get quite excited about the possibility that the answer was so easy but I also had the check in my spirit or maybe just years of dads words in my ears if it sounds too good/too easy to be true then youre probably right. I believe the speaker does perscribe to that doctrine. Dr Leaf has flourished in a vacuum of accountability or put another way go tell the Church Elders so they can burn the witch at the stake. 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. Brisbane, Australia: Pitt Medical Trust, 2014. As the moving graphic to the right suggests, Dr. Consider this, from Dr. Caroline Leaf's book Who Switched Off My Brain: "Research shows that around 87% of illnesses can be attributed to our thought life, and approximately 13% to diet,. Science is finally catching up with the Bible, showing us the proof that "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 2 Timothy 1:7 And in her book Switch on your brain [1], she said on page 33, For now, rest in the assurance that what God has empowered you to do with your mind is more powerful and effective than any medication, any threat, any sickness, or any neurological challenge. Today she posted, "3 John 2 = Mental Health 'Beloved, I wish above all things that thou may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.' Continued research will increase the number of participants to assess continuance of the correlations amongst a larger sample. Since speaking at C3 Every Women's Conference, we have been following the quackademic Caroline Leaf on Church Watch. How is one supposed to know what is good if no critique is offered, if only one position is provided? 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. All it could prove was that Dr Leaf was so desperate to grasp hold of anything that seemed to support her theory that she was willing to use a twenty-year-old study from a group of pseudoscientists that also believe in occult practices like ESP and telekinesis (http://psychotronics.org). The hundreds of scientific articles that Ive quoted would counter your position, but you dont seem to be bothered by cognitive dissonance, so I doubt youll be adjusting your narrative. While many in the church adorn themselves with her teaching, a growing minority are starting to realise that the Emperor has no clothes. Perhaps you could give us that evidence, otherwise its just hear-say. She must have her facts straight if she is preaching at some of the biggest churches on the planet, right? God moves in mysterious ways. Dr Leaf also makes claims about her research and achievements that arent backed up by her published papers. 637=441. See http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/references for the full list of references cited in the book. I then read your article and will not be reading her book. your brain will convince you that your brain can be renewed by the power of god s spirit and biblical truth Our past, present and future is already done for us. By all means, please do talk to your pastors, friends, and anyone that will listen about Dr Leaf. In many ways, my response is unchanged youre welcome to your opinion about whether Im nice or not. Its also in the blog posts and answers that Ive given to the same question over the years. Yes. Switch On Your Brain, LLC and the author make no representations or warranties that any individual will achieve a particular result. That bothered me a lot, but I ignored it cause I was getting myself back on track. Im really sorry to take so long to get back to you, and thank you for being patient with me. So Paul is teaching Timothy that God doesnt make him timid, but full of power, love and self-control. To facilitate non-pharmacological therapy for mental health, individuals require specific knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that promote self-regulation skills and increased awareness, processing, reconceptualization, and control of reactions and responses to the circumstances of life that cause feelings of anxiety and depression. Colossians 3:2, Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Its about time people use their mind constructively intead of being held back by tradition. Here is a link defining the dangers of this teaching: http://www.gotquestions.org/religious-science.html Leaf for a friend, but Ive been having a hard time finding any other scientific reviews of her teachings from experts in the fields she reportedly works in. Think about loving God. When these messages leave the cell body, they travel along axons, jump the synapses and travel into another cell. [10] Glascher J, Adolphs R, Damasio H, et al. Please look at Dr Leafs work as well as the information we present. Just because you think Dr Leaf is nice and Im not does not make Dr Leafs position right and mine wrong. Be a servant of Love! But scripture is clear; its ok to ask questions, to look at both sides of a discussion, to critique and to be critiqued. She is one of the most renowned authors and speakers in the western Christian world. Then why do you consistently attack the person (Dr Leaf) instead of the ball? In the Dallas charter schools study, Dr Leafs intervention either disadvantaged the students or showed no significant difference. I would think if you are in the pulpit of a church you would want to speak a.) 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. Leap stated, the reason our prayers are heard by those we pray for in other countries is because of the power of our energy force that sends them. (Accessed 08/01/2014.). Our church leaders need to come clean about why they publicly endorse Dr Leafs ministry. Something in the environment has to trigger gene activity. Dr Bruce Lipton That something is your thoughts! Toxic thoughts can lead to all sorts of different health problems including mental health and even dementia. Go have a good hot cup of tea with Dr Leaf and bury the hatchet which you keep flaying around. Im not sure if you realise this but the way this article is written, it appears that you are more interested in vilifying Dr Leaf than presenting legitimate contradictory evidence. This is part of the Jeremiah 17:9 problem. Just like it originally took 21 days for the mushroom to develop, expect it to take at least 21 days to reverse it. It is clear that whoever came up with this blog is not a true Christian. as well as Dr Caroline Leaf's clinical experience and research, you will learn how thoughts impact our spirit, soul, and body. What I can do in this limited space is to outline Dr Leafs most egregious and ironic fallacies as a taster. I am happy to drop the issue, as I have said everything, do not feel I have more to say on it and am satisfied with your reply. Chris, this is the answer to what I have been asking of you for almost four years on the name it and claim it issue. However, a lack of standardization across the field and the association of a single frequency with multiple mental health conditions has necessitated more research into the measurement and meaning of each frequency at various levels (Newson & Thiagarajan, 2019). Caroline Leaf, Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health 16 likes Like "We are not victims of our biology. Aug 8, 2016 - Explore Bible Beach's board "Quantum physics scripture/Dr Caroline Leaf", followed by 168 people on Pinterest. "The mind is key for getting control over your brain," Leaf adds. Im actually rather amused by your pretentious condescension. Her influence continues to grow. But there are cracks appearing. The researchers conducted face and content validity assessments to ensure a strong initial approach to question selection. Hi Dr. Pitt, NOTE: This is NOT a substitute. Good news: Leaf has a handy five-step process for changing your brain (with an emphasis on mindfulness, it turns out.) I quickly paid the money cause I was desperate to get better. I might be wrong, but this is how it comes across and this does make it harder for me to read it with an open heart and mind. Good luck with your search and my apologies for not being much help or getting back to you sooner. Your email address will not be published. Luke 6:45. But the next 2 sets of 21 days were terrible with very little direction. I ALMOST referenced her in a paper I am writing for my English class. 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. Also, see Job 1:12. Hi TM, regarding your comments regarding evidence, the book and every blog Ive written has always been fully referenced. Leaf is focused on sharing her findings in academic publications, including upcoming peer-reviewed articles on the benefits of the Neurocycle as shown by clinical research using blood measures and QEEG tests, psychometric validation of her Leaf Mind Management (LMM) scale as a mindfulness measurement tool, studies in partnership with US school districts confirming the Neurocycles utility as a mind management intervention and learning support tool for teachers and students, and a longitudinal study of thousands of Neurocycle app users mental health improvement using the Neurocycle program. Anyone who thinks on anything that many times during a period od 63 days will see a change in things. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Each scripture offered here has been turned into a declaration and a prayer. If Dr Leaf is preaching at your church, politely ask your pastor to produce his or her evidence that Dr Leafs teaching is scientifically and scripturally sound. Thank you for your fine Berean thinking and debate. Their mindfulness development and mental health were assessed by the Leaf Mind Management (LMM) scale before and after the program. I) If a relationship with Christ is the first on our list of Lifestyle choices, the rest will fall into place. You can assume my body of work to be nothing more than ad hominem spite if you want. Because she is a doctor. It will be a either a learned and balanced intellectual or just a run of-the-mill bully? Thank you for your brave defence of truth, which is never obvious and has to be constantly searched for. . But have we connected the dots laid out in Gods Word, that we can have a healing mindset? Dr.Leaf is not biblical and THIS should be brought to the attention of the body of Christ in the USA and the world. I take your point that the truth of a persons message isnt dependent on their qualifications. Not only were their colors and patterns uncommonly fine, but clothes made of this cloth had a wonderful way of becoming invisible to anyone who was unfit for his office, or who was unusually stupid., If you dont know the story, you can read it here. The Bible is clear, our minds and our thoughts have power. Ive laid out the truth in a rigorous and defensible way. We must activate, this is the kind of faith that will heal. Finally, this is it. Sermon Review: The Jesus Rhythm by Brady Boyd, Source:Chris Rosebrough, Perry Nobles Explanation, Fighting for the Faith,http://www.fightingforthefaith.com/2015/01/perry-nobles-explanation.html, 08/01/2014. Managingtoxic thoughts and trauma through the5-step Neurocycle process, 5. And lastly, people wouldnt be mentally ill and dying 15-25 years earlier now verses 60 years ago, if we just adjusted our lifestyle choices by 1)eating 2) sleeping 3) exercising thinking and health dr caroline leaf pages cm isbn 978 0 8010 1570 0 cloth switch on your brain 5 step learning process metacognitive map and the metacog are regis . We must be vigilant! Think what you like, but Im confident that I can be saved and also think for myself at the same time. The same pattern is repeated on social media and in her books. Her fundamental teaching still relies on the idea that our thoughts control our physical and mental health, and toxic thinking causes disease because our thoughts change our DNA and the expression of our genes through epigenetics. Data is analyzed by an independent research and analysis consulting firm, Elite Research, LLC (, The study will provide a detailed picture of changes in mindfulness, mind management skills, and mental-health-related issues in adult populations. Thank you, but no apologies are necessary. In her books, on TV, at churches, and in promotional material, Dr Leaf describes herself as a cognitive neuroscientist. Im certainly no expert but the jurys still out for me. People who hold this view are called materialists. Dr. Pitt, I owe you an apology. Dr Caroline Leaf 21 Day Brain Detox How To Detox Webstudies, Dr. Caroline Leaf provides a scientifically proven five-step plan to find and eliminate the root of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts in your life so you can experience dramatically improved mental and physical health. And we are not perfect. 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. The film reveals our physical health (mental, emotional, and spiritual health included) isnt only left to chance of our DNA and chromosomes. 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. She has more than 120,000 Facebook followers, with many more on Twitter and other social media platforms. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.".
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