A couple weeks ago, we asked how COVID-19 was affecting your practice . . . . . . and I thought you might like to know what we found out. But first, thank you to the hundreds of practitioners from across the globe who shared their experiences. This helps us better understand how we can […]
Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. Probably most clients can relate to at least one of these during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another emotion that very few people are talking about, even though it’s probably just as common: grief. So we asked Joan Borysenko, PhD, and Rick Hanson, PhD to share some thoughts that could be helpful […]
A Quick and Simple Way to Think about the Brain [Infographic]
Could having a map of the brain help you in your work with clients? For example, just being able to show your clients what part of the brain controls emotion, or the nervous system, could open the door to helping them learn how to regulate these areas. [bctt tweet=”Here’s an infographic you can share with […]
Why Optimism Is Good for Your Brain
Focusing on positive experiences is a reflex for some, but it’s a skill that all of us would be wise to adopt. Because not only can it be just plain enjoyable to mentally relive good experiences, it can actually rewire the brain. New findings keep showing us that everything we do affects our brain. But […]
Brain Science Has No Borders: Changing Brains (and Transforming Lives) Around the World
Brain science is one of the most fertile areas that we, as practitioners, have right now to help our patients . . . . . . from improving relationships, to strengthening focus, and turning negative experiences into positive ones, the benefits of brain change are astounding. And better yet, the pool of knowledge about neuroplasticity […]