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The Psychological Effects of the Conflicting Stories We Hear
Expanding Your Holiday HUB
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The Psychological Effects of the Conflicting Stories We Hear
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
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
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
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!
“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
New Course: Presence, Integration, and the Cultivation of Well-Being in Relationships and Family Systems
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
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
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
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!
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
The Art & Science of Living with Presence & Connection: A Special Training Retreat with Jack Kornfield, PhD and Dan Siegel, MD
For the first time ever, Jack Kornfield and I will host a retreat for a small group in Santa Monica, California over the weekend of January 22-24, 2016. It will be a transformative, fun weekend, limited to 30 persons. Registration is now open!
Brain Insights and Well-Being
This is the third installment in our brain basics blog. Let’s dive a bit more into structure today and get used to some fundamental parts, their names, and their functions. Remember, knowing the parts will enable you to link them together