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The Mindful Brain

The Neurobiology of Well-Being

by Daniel Siegel, MD
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Does mindfulness practice improve your physical, social, and mental well-being? To what extent can your mind shape your brain? What does the latest research have to say about meditation and other awareness practices?
Now on The Mindful Brain, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a pioneer of the emerging field known as interpersonal neurobiology, answers these questions and more in this original adaptation to complement his breakthrough book.
From paradigm-stretching new discoveries in brain science, to the ways that mindfulness practice can amplify health and meaning in your life, Dr. Siegel invites you to discover the many facets of the mindful brain, including:
For meditators of all levels, mental health professionals, educators, or anyone wanting to know more about the power of human consciousness, this acclaimed psychiatrist offers an illuminating exploration of The Mindful Brain.
Course objectives:
Gain an understanding of the science behind Mindful AwarenessReceive direct, first-person experience of mindful awarenessIntegrate the science of mindful awareness with that of mind, brain, and relationshipsUnderstand ways in which mindful living can be directly applied to everyday life
The long-term effects of mind training on your physiology and mental healthAttunement and mindfulness: the measurable influence of individual consciousnessCuriosity, openness, acceptance, and love: the extraordinary effects of simultaneously experiencing these qualitiesHow mindfulness practices foster emotional balance, physical health, body-based empathy, and deep self-understanding

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    June 1, 2008

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      • ISBN: 9781604072273
      • File size: 138406 KB
      • Duration: 04:48:20

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      April 16, 2007
      Siegel, co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Center, blends personal experience with scientific research, attempting to capture the spiritual as well as the physiological phenomenon of "mindfulness"-or, in Siegel's acronym-speak, COAL: the state of simultaneous Curiosity, Openness, Acceptance and Love. Siegel's endeavor is timely and well-intentioned, but his is an elusive subject, and his text is peppered with confusing, semi-technical descriptions of mind-states (like meditation) and processes (like egocentric and allocentric circuitry) that frequently frustrate. Despite this, Siegel does introduce persuasive scientific evidence that meditation and the mindful state not only produce improvement in well-being, but also detectable physical changes in the brain, such as a thickening of the middle prefrontal lobes. He also introduces exotic new vocabulary, such as "ipseity," "the core sense of self beneath the usual personal identity." If the result of Siegel's marriage of medicine and mysticism is something of a muddle, he is to be commended for the effort, and his attitude toward science is unique in a medical doctor (tellingly, Siegal took a sabbatical from med school after being reprimanded for empathizing with his patients, rather than objectifying them, and used the time to pursue drawing and dancing). Though uneven and weighed down with too many acronyms, this is a notable science title that smartly combines the personal, the clinical and the spiritual.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Dr. Siegel explores aspects of the mind-body connection, first looking at the topic generally and then specifically with respect to the application of mindful awareness to daily life. His presentation is clear and well organized. In particular, it accommodates a range of understanding of the science of the brain and of meditation and mindfulness practice. Speaking in a relaxed conversational tone, he breaks down concepts into manageable segments and provides illustrations from practical experiences. Siegel has a penchant for mnemonic devices, which may be of assistance to some. Meditations are introduced with a statement of their intent, as well as an estimate of how long they will take. They, too, are well paced, calm, and well constructed. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

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