Neuroscience

The Art of Calming Down

We all have those moments when we come unglued. We’ve probably had a few more of those than usual this past year. This time period has tested us in entirely new ways, and more likely than not, we can all recount a recent example of flipping our lid. For some, it was that second month… Read more »

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How to Help Yourself Through Change

It’s impossible to overstate the way this pandemic has changed our lives. Chances are, at this very moment, you are right smack in the middle of that change yourself. Maybe you’re reading this article from your dining table when you’d normally be in your office. Maybe you’re cramming it in after a long day of… Read more »

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Experts at Home – Dr. Dan Siegel on Keeping a Healthy Mind During Challenging Times

In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Lisa Firestone talk about ways to keep your mind healthy during these challenging times, as well as how to maintain meaningful social connections in a time of physical distancing. Watch Now: Subscribe to PsychAlive (it’s free!) to see more Experts at Home.  

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Experts at Home: Dr. Michael Mantz on Holistic Psychiatry and Mental Wellness

In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with psychiatrist Dr. Michael Mantz about holistic psychiatry and mental wellness. The conversation is rich with practical advice on developing healthy habits to enhance mental health. Watch Now: Subscribe to PsychAlive (it’s free!) to see more Experts at Home.  

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A Guide to EMDR and Trauma

Have you or someone you know ever struggled to get past feeling hurt? Or maybe it’s that traumatic life experience you thought you had already worked through, but it still seems to cause issues. Sometimes people feel stuck; stuck with the same old job, the same fears, the same daily routine. They may feel deep… Read more »

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These Invisible Memories Shape Our Lives

We’ve all heard the famous quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While some version of this expression is often used when discussing broad cultural considerations like war, policy, and politics, it’s also one that very much applies to our own personal history. The less we’re able to bring our… Read more »

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Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence

Watch Dr. Dan Siegel introduce his new book, Aware, an exploration of a groundbreaking meditation practice and the mind: “Travel Guide to the Mind” In the book, Aware:  The Science and Practice of Presence, you will learn a practical way to create well-being in your life.  Based on the science of meditation, this “travel guide… Read more »

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A Framework for Cultivating Integration

From The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are, Second Edition. By Daniel J. Siegel. Copyright 2012 by Mind Your Brain, Inc. Published by The Guilford Press. All rights reserved. As we come to the end of our journey into the developing mind, I want to make some brief… Read more »

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Science Points to How Mindfulness Helps Us Break Bad Habits

There has been a growing amount of evidence that mindfulness can help us kick our bad habits. In a recent study, 63 participants who were addicted to stimulants received behavioral treatment for 12 weeks. Four weeks into the program they were randomly assigned to two groups – one group received mindfulness training targeted at cravings and… Read more »

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Neurofeedback: What is Neurofeedback and How Can It Help You?

An Interview with Dr. Dan Staso  What is neurofeedback? Neurofeedback has been in use for over 30 years but is only now becoming more widely known.  It’s founded on the basic concepts of biofeedback.  The primary goal of neurofeedback is to stabilize brain function.  Up until recently, if you wanted to improve your mental health,… Read more »

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