The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being

Description Expand your mind, heal your body, and forge new possibilities for living! Join Professor Ronald D. Siegel, Psy.D., and discover how the practice of mindfulness can radically transform the mind, the heart, and your experiences of everyday life.

• Class Preview
• Why Mindfulness Matters
• Our Troublesome Brains
• Informal, Formal & Intensive Practices
• Who Am I? The Perils of Self
• Mindfulness or Psychotherapy
• Attention & Empathy in Relationships
• The Science of Compassion & Self-Compassion
• Tailoring Practices to Fit Changing Needs
• Modifying Our Brain Function & Structure
• Solitude: An Antidote to Loneliness
• Connecting With Children & Adolescents
• Seeing Sadness & Depression in a New Light
• Befriending Fear, Worry & Anxiety
• Transforming Chronic Pain
• Placebos, Illness & the Power of Belief
• Interrupting Addiction & Troublesome Habits
• Overcoming Traumas Large & Small
• Groundbreaking Mindfulness Programs
• The Neurobiology of Self-Preoccupation
• Growing Up Isn't Easy: Facing Impermanence
• Toward a Science of Wisdom
• The Promise of Enlightenment
• Mindful Ethics as a Path to Freedom
• The New Science of Happiness
• Breath Practice
• Loving Kindness Practice
• Mountain Meditation
• Breathing Together
• Stepping Into Fear