Brain science is one of the most fertile areas that we, as practitioners, have right now to help our patients . . . . . . from improving relationships, to strengthening focus, and turning negative experiences into positive ones, the benefits of brain change are astounding. And better yet, the pool of knowledge about neuroplasticity […]
Why The Brain Series Means So Much To Me
Have you ever felt like you were meant to do something? I guess you could say it’s a calling, or maybe just an instinct. For me, it came in the summer of 2005 . . . . . . the three people I was closest to were all touched by some kind of negative neuroplasticity […]
Recovering from Rejection – It Starts with Your Brain
If you’ve ever experienced it first hand, you might agree that heartbreak can often feel worse than the pain of physical injury or illness. Not only that, but the recovery period can often seem twice as long. But according to Helen Fisher, PhD, the way we feel in the aftermath of a breakup may have […]
Brain Change and Compassion: Using Mindfulness for Greater Empathy
All too often, we hear of people in need, of too many people going without. And as the holiday season fast approaches here in the United States, opportunities for kindness and helpfulness start to ramp up – a lot of people annually volunteer their time at local soup kitchens or set aside money, food, or […]
Forgiveness Is One Key to Unlocking Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Forgiveness has always had a place in spiritual teachings, but now there is scientific evidence that supports the claim that forgiveness can actually help increase mental and physical wellbeing. Frederick Luskin, PhD and his colleagues conducted The Stanford Forgiveness Projects and found that using a randomized controlled procedure, they were able to teach participants a […]