The Mindful Brain in Human Development: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-being
Book Details
- Publisher : W.W.Norton
- Published : 2007
- Cover : Hardback
- Category :
Child and Adolescent Studies - Category 2 :
Neuroscience - Catalogue No : 25266
- ISBN 13 : 9780393704709
- ISBN 10 : 039370470X
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Mindfulness is by no means a new fad. Ancient cultures and religions worldwide have long drawn on various methods, from meditation and prayer to yoga and tai-chi, to help individuals move toward well-being by focusing their attention and attuning to the present. Now, mindful awareness has been scientifically proven to enhance our physical, mental and social well-being. With this empirical evidence in hand, leading neurobiologist Daniel J. Siegel embarks on a groundbreaking approach to integrate findings from cutting-edge research with the wisdom of mindfulness practices to demonstrate how this learnable skill may actually work, and how its cultivation can enrich our lives.
Three human experiences have been documented as promoting well-being: secure attachment, mindfulness meditation, and effective psychotherapy. Siegel presents a unifying theory that shows that the effects of these three experiences have a similar neural mechanism. He uses theory, science, and anecdote to reveal how to transform the brain as well as promote well-being.