Others may not remember exactly what you said, or did, or even how you looked, but their brains will always remember how they felt in your presence.
—Arlene R. Taylor, PhD
Arlene R. Taylor, PhD, is an internationally known author, speaker, and brain function specialist. She is founder and president of Realizations Inc., a nonprofit corporation that engages in brain-function research and in providing related educational resources. Current research makes it clear that everything starts in the brain and that knowing how to use yours by design is key to staying healthier and younger for longer.
Taylor authored the 38-module DSM-5 based Mental Health & Wellness program approved by CMS for use in Cognitive Centers. She also authored the online program Health, Wellness, & the Brain that is approved by the California BRN for CE Credit for nurses.
A recipient of the American Medal of Honor for Brain-Function Education from the American Biographical Institute Inc (#20/100, 2001), she was named alumna of the year 1989, by Loma Linda University Nursing Alumni Association.
Taylor holds two earned doctorates; has life membership in the National Registry of Who’s Who, 2000 edition; is a Diplomate with the National Christian Counselor’s Association; qualified for membership in Mensa International; and is a past member of the National Speakers Association.
Emerging knowledge about music and the brain led Taylor to coauthor Music on the Brain with Michael R. Hudson. They also have written the 8-book series Legends of the Wild. Through animal allegories the stories reveal the contribution that high Emotional Intelligence makes to achieving overall success in life—along with the consequences when EQ skills are low or absent.
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis in brain function and issues of addiction, abuse, and recovery. Biblical Life College and Seminary, Marshfield, MO
Doctor of Philosophy, Health and Human Services with an emphasis in Brain Function and Contemporary Women’s Issues. Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, CA
Master of Science, double major in Epidemiology and in Health Education. Columbia Pacific University, Mill Valley, CA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, with a Public Health Nursing Certificate and lifetime Health and Development Credential for school nursing K-14. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
LLU website: http://llu.edu/
California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) – Provider #08580
National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) – Current
Founder and president of Realizations Inc, a nonprofit nonstock corporation that engages in brain-function research and provides related brain-health educational materials
Professional Speaker – YouTube videos, weekday blog, and selected in-person presentations nationally and internationally
Member National Speakers Association to 2024. http://www.nsaspeakers.org/
Diplomate, National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) Board to 2023. Sarasota, FLhttp://www.ncca.org/home.html
Brain function specialist, refer to Assessments for additional information
Since everything begins in the brain, it makes sense to figure out how yours functions.
—Arlene R. Taylor, PhD
Illustration of five key brain functions
Life Member of Madison Who’s Who, Madison Executive and Professional Registry, published in the 2007-2008 edition
Recipient, American Medal of Honor for Brain-Function Education, American Biographical Institute Inc, #22 of 100, 2001
Life member of Kingston’s National Registry of Who’s Who, Member #196863 in 2001, Published in the 2002 Edition
Life member of the National Registry of Who’s Who, Published in the 2000 Edition
Honoree, International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women, Fourth Edition, for significant career achievements and contributions to Society, 1995
Most Admired Woman of the Decade, American Biographical Institute Inc, 1992
International Woman of the Year, The International Biographical Center of Cambridge, England, 1991
Included in Edition Five of 5,000 Personalities of the World, American Biographical Institute Inc
Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute Inc, 1990
International Woman of the Year, Church Life Award, AAW and the General Conference Office of Human Relations, 1990
Included in the Second Edition of 2,000 Notable American Women, American Biographical Institute Inc
Who’s Who of Women Executives, The National Reference Institute, Owing Mills, MD, 1989
Included in the Fourth Edition of The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, for outstanding contribution to adult education, American Biographical Institute Inc
Who’s Who in U.S. Executives, 1989
Included in the Sixth Edition of Who’s Who in American Nursing, The Marquis Who’s Who Publications
Alumna of the year, Loma Linda University School of Nursing, 1989
Qualified for membership and joined American Mensa Limited, 1982
Recipient, American Medal of Honor for Brain-Function Education, American Biographical Institute Inc, #22 of 100, 2001
