Mindfulness and the Brain

The Buddha Meets Neurobiology in the Science of Heightened Awareness<BR><BR>Mindful awareness creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our mental functions and interpersonal relationships. But how can we integrate this information into our personal or professional lives?<BR><BR>In the Mindfulness and the Brain audio learning course, Jack Kornfield, PhD, and Daniel Siegel, MD, offer theoretical and experiential teachings on the power of inner transformation and the cultivation of a wise and loving heart.<BR><BR>Whether you're a therapist, healer, educator, parent, meditation practitioner-or anyone interested in developing a healthy mind-this training offers a practical exploration of what it means for our world and us to be able to nurture and sustain heightened awareness<BR><BR>Course objectives:<BR><BR>Summarize basic concepts of neurobiology and neuroplasticity<BR>¿ Explain the difference between the concept of mind and the brain<BR>¿ Summarize the Buddhist model of mental health<BR>¿ Compare awareness with mental activity<BR>¿ Discuss how mindfulness practices can change the brain<BR>¿ Practice mindfulness meditation exercises<BR>¿ Evaluate the practical relevance of these insights on the individual and on the world as a whole<BR>An Integration of Head and Heart<BR><BR>><BR><BR>From scientific findings and down-to-earth Buddhist perspectives to memorable anecdotes and real-life stories that illustrate key concepts, Mindfulness and the Brain invites you to discover a more integrated and connected way of knowing and developing a wise and loving heart.<BR><BR>Course Highlights<BR><BR>Clinical findings on the transformative power of interpersonal neurobiology<BR>¿ The structure of the mind and how understanding consciousness can lead to freedom<BR>¿ Neural integration and how it helps create more balanced lives<BR>¿ How to incorporate compassion and forgiveness into our personal and professional life<BR>¿ More than six hours of essential teachings and tools for cultivating healthy change in ourselves and others