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

<p>Learn how practicing mindfulness techniques can radically transform the mind, the heart, and your everyday life with this course taught by a Harvard psychologist.</p>

• By This Professor
• 01: Why Mindfulness Matters
• 02: Our Troublesome Brains
• 03: Informal, Formal, and Intensive Practices
• 04: Who Am I? The Perils of Self
• 05: Mindfulness or Psychotherapy?
• 06: Attention and Empathy in Relationships
• 07: The Science of Compassion and Self-Compassion
• 08: Tailoring Practices to Fit Changing Needs
• 09: Modifying Our Brain Function and Structure
• 10: Solitude - An Antidote to Loneliness
• 11: Connecting with Children and Adolescents
• 12: Seeing Sadness and Depression in a New Light
• 13: Befriending Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
• 14: Transforming Chronic Pain
• 15: Placebos, Illness, and the Power of Belief
• 16: Interrupting Addiction and Troublesome Habits
• 17: Overcoming Traumas Large and Small
• 18: Groundbreaking Mindfulness Programs
• 19: The Neurobiology of Self-Preoccupation
• 20: Growing Up Isn't Easy - Facing Impermanence
• 21: Toward a Science of Wisdom
• 22: The Promise of Enlightenment
• 23: Mindful Ethics as a Path to Freedom
• 24: The New Science of Happiness
• 25: Bonus Meditation: Breath Awareness Practice
• 26: Bonus Meditation: Loving Kindness Practice
• 27: Bonus Meditation: Mountain Meditation
• 28: Bonus Meditation: Breathing Together
• 29: Bonus Meditation: Stepping Into Fear