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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
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
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
The Art & Science of Living with Presence & Connection: A Special Training Retreat with Jack Kornfield, PhD and Dan Siegel, MD
Dr. Dan Siegel
August 28, 2015
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!
Soul & Synapse
Dr. Dan Siegel
April 16, 2015
Imagine immersing yourself in a systematic exploration of the nature of mind that gives you a new way to experience life. And then consider that you can “integrate consciousness” at the same time as you are diving deeply into a
Brain Insights and Well-Being
Dr. Dan Siegel
January 22, 2015
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
Brain Insights and Well-Being
Dr. Dan Siegel
January 7, 2015
This is the second of a series on Interpersonal Neurobiology: Relationships, Health, and the Brain. Using knowledge to link differentiated functions can change life for the better. Meet the Characters of the Play If integration creates well-being and happiness, how
Brain Insights and Well-Being
Dr. Dan Siegel
September 16, 2014
This is the first of a series on Interpersonal Neurobiology: Relationships, Health, and the Brain. How does knowing about the brain’s parts make mental health and happiness more likely to occur? On the one hand, we know that part of