Posts Tagged ‘emotion regulation’
Kids for life? Pros and cons of lifelong neuroplasticity, as seen via our emotional development
The Brain’s Emotional Development (Dana Foundation’s Cerebrum): “Humans are likely the most emotionally regulated creatures on earth. Compared to other animal species, we can modulate and modify emotional reactions and experiences, even very intense ones, through a large and sophisticated emotion regulation repertoire that includes skills of distraction, reappraisal, language, prediction, social interaction, suppression, and…
Read MoreStudy: Mindfulness training for teachers can result in a better learning environment for students
— No one would argue with the fact that teaching is stressful. Not only is the work highly challenging, teachers are also frequently underpaid, undervalued, and subject to harsh scrutiny. No wonder teacher burnout is on the rise and that many feel like leaving their profession. But teacher stress is not only a problem for…
Read MoreWhat piece of the Brain Health Puzzle are you missing? Read and share $1 e‑book in honor of Brain Awareness Week
. In honor of Brain Awareness Week –starting today!– we’d like to bring your attention to a great book for anyone interested in distinguishing between the myths and realities of neuroplasticity and brain health.
Read MoreElizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Life Medicine, to speak @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit
We are proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, will speak at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (October 28–30th) about How front-line professionals can incorporate the emerging brain health toolkit to their practices. Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Frates is trained as a physiatrist as well as a health and…
Read MoreWhich kind of mindfulness meditation to choose? Comparing sitting meditation, body scan, and mindful yoga
Let’s say you want to be more mindful—that is, cultivate intentional, non-judgmental attention to each moment. Meditation is the core of mindfulness, but there are many different forms of meditation. Which one is best for you?
Read MoreHow does mindfulness improve self-control and executive functioning?
We have emotions for a reason. Anger in response to injustice can signal that the situation needs to change; sadness in response to loss can signal that we’d like to keep the people we love in our lives. It’s when we ruminate, or get caught up in our emotions, that they might become maladaptive. That’s when
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