The Verdict Is In — The case for attachment theory
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The Psychological Effects of the Conflicting Stories We Hear
December 20, 2019
Expanding Your Holiday HUB
December 1, 2019
The Verdict Is In — The case for attachment theory
Dr. Dan Siegel
January 30, 2020
While many schools of psychotherapy have held that our early experiences with our caretakers have a powerful impact on our adult functioning, there have been plenty of hard-nosed academics and researchers who’ve remained unconvinced. Back in 1968, psychologist Walter Mischel
The Psychological Effects of the Conflicting Stories We Hear
Dr. Dan Siegel
December 20, 2019
Whatever one’s political beliefs—and I myself live in a family with many disparate views represented—one thing is clear: there are psychological consequences to the protracted unease and tension that so many feel today. As babies, our connection to our caregivers—our
Expanding Your Holiday HUB
Dr. Dan Siegel
December 1, 2019
This time of year, between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays can be filled with a wide range of feelings, from joy and gratitude to longing and loneliness. Many articles and blogs that come out around this time often address the
Emotions are “Mentionable and Manageable”: The Mindsight and Kindness of Mr. Rogers’ Brain
Dr. Dan Siegel
November 22, 2019
In 1969, Fred Rogers, the creator and host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, spoke at a United States Senate hearing in support of public television and successfully convinced the committee of the value for the much-needed funding for children’s educational television. In that
The Yes Brain – A Welcome Note
Dr. Dan Siegel
October 3, 2017
We’re thrilled to announce my next book with Tina Payne Bryson, The Yes Brain – available everywhere on January 9, 2018. As The Whole-Brain Child laid out the stages of a child’s development, and No-Drama Discipline focused on one of the most important aspects of child-rearing, The
Some insight to share with you on my newest course!
Dr. Dan Siegel
June 30, 2017
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” —Anthony J. D’Angelo Just in time for summer, it’s with great excitement that I present to you my new course: The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being: A Comprehensive
Go Behind the Scenes of My New Book – MIND!
Dr. Dan Siegel
October 7, 2016
I’m very excited to share with you some great behind-the-scenes videos put together by our team to give you a deeper look at my new book, MIND: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human. In the seven short videos below,
New Course: Presence, Integration, and the Cultivation of Well-Being in Relationships and Family Systems
Dr. Dan Siegel
June 7, 2016
Presence, Integration, and Cultivation of Well-Being in Relationships and Family Systems This new course, launching on July 14 — and only available for a limited time — focuses on how making sense of our experiences and relationships shapes the way we interact with
It’s here: An Online Companion Course for Brainstorm
Dr. Dan Siegel
April 8, 2016
Online Companion Course for Brainstorm We asked, and you answered — our first “companion course” is for Dan’s New York Times best-seller Brainstorm! This course is titled Brainstorm Intensive: A Practical Understanding for Keeping the Adolescent Brain in Mind. It is now available for pre-registration and
Mindsight in the Presidential Election
Dr. Dan Siegel
March 4, 2016
With the U.S. presidential primaries just around the corner, it becomes essential for each of us to consider what mindsight skills the candidates exhibit for the benefit of not only those in the United States, but for those around the
Science Says: Listen to Your Gut
Dr. Dan Siegel
January 23, 2016
Many leaders think the best way to make a decision is to focus on the logical, reasoning part of their minds. Actually, what neuroscience tells us is that there’s more to our brain than the gray matter that rests between
Congratulations to the Blue School!
Dr. Dan Siegel
November 2, 2015
Recently, the Blue School, which I am involved with as an Advisory Board member, was named as one of Tech Insider’s 13 Most Innovative Schools in the world! The Blue School in New York City is built upon the idea that keeping