Sharon Begley

Jeffrey M. Schwartz

A groundbreaking work of science that confirms, for the first time, the independent existence of the mind–and demonstrates the possibilities for human control over the workings of the brain. Conventional science has long held the position that 'the mind' is merely an illusion, a side effect of electrochemical activity in the physical brain. Now in paperback, Dr Jeffrey Schwartz and Sharon Begley's groundbreaking work, The Mind and the Brain, argues exactly the opposite: that the mind has a life of its own.Dr Schwartz, a leading researcher in brain dysfunctions, and Wall Street Journal science columnist Sharon Begley demonstrate that the human mind is an independent entity that can shape and control the functioning of the physical brain. Their work has its basis in our emerging understanding of adult neuroplasticity–the brain's ability to be rewired not just in childhood, but throughout life, a trait only recently established by neuroscientists. Through decades of work treating patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), Schwartz made an extraordinary finding: while following the therapy he developed, his patients were effecting significant and lasting changes in their own neural pathways. It was a scientific first: by actively focusing their attention away from negative behaviors and toward more positive ones, Schwartz's patients were using their minds to reshape their brains–and discovering a thrilling new dimension to the concept of neuroplasticity. The Mind and the Brain follows Schwartz as he investigates this newly discovered power, which he calls self–directed neuroplasticity or, more simply, mental force. It describes his work with noted physicist Henry Stapp and connects the concept of 'mental force' with the ancient practice of mindfulness in Buddhist tradition. And it points to potential new applications that could transform the treatment of almost every variety of neurological dysfunction, from dyslexia to stroke–and could lead to new strategies to help us harness our mental powers. Yet as wondrous as these implications are, perhaps even more important is the philosophical dimension of Schwartz's work. For the existence of mental force offers convincing scientific evidence of human free will, and thus of man's inherent capacity for moral choice.

Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force

The Mind and the Brain

Richard J. Davidson

A pioneer in brain research outlines a blueprint for human emotions while sharing practical strategies for correcting unhealthy emotional styles, providing recommendations for areas ranging from everyday well-being to the treatments of such conditions as autism and depression. 40,000 first printing.

How Its Unique Patterns Affect the Way You Think, Feel, and Live-- and how You Can Change Them

The Emotional Life of Your Brain

Examines the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior, using case studies to understand its deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion.

An Investigation of Compulsions

Can't Just Stop

A study of the new science of neuroplasticity explains how the brain can be physically altered to regain the use of limbs disabled by a stroke, recover from depression, reverse age-related changes, and acquire new skills even in old age.

How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves

Change Your Mind, Change Your Brain

Cutting-edge science and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism have come together to reveal that, contrary to popular belief, we have the power to literally change our brains by changing our minds. Recent pioneering experiments in neuroplasticity—the ability of the brain to change in response to experience—reveal that the brain is capable of altering its structure and function, and even of generating new neurons, a power we retain well into old age. The brain can adapt, heal, renew itself after trauma, compensate for disabilities, rewire itself to overcome dyslexia, and break cycles of depression and OCD. And as scientists are learning from studies performed on Buddhist monks, it is not only the outside world that can change the brain, so can the mind and, in particular, focused attention through the classic Buddhist practice of mindfulness. With her gift for making science accessible, meaningful, and compelling, science writer Sharon Begley illuminates a profound shift in our understanding of how the brain and the mind interact and takes us to the leading edge of a revolution in what it means to be human. Praise for Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain “There are two great things about this book. One is that it shows us how nothing about our brains is set in stone. The other is that it is written by Sharon Begley, one of the best science writers around. Begley is superb at framing the latest facts within the larger context of the field. This is a terrific book.”—Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers “Excellent . . . elegant and lucid prose . . . an open mind here will be rewarded.”—Discover “A strong dose of hope along with a strong does of science and Buddhist thought.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune

Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain

Beyninizin Duygusal Hayatı

откуда берутся навязчивые состояния и как от них избавиться

Не могу остановиться

HIGHLY COMMENDED for the British Medical Awards book prize for Popular Medicine 'Filled with emotionally resonant stories, Can't Just Stop helps us understand not only the underpinnings of some forms of mental illness, but also the everyday worries that drive so much of our behaviour. A fascinating peek into the human mind in our age of anxiety.' David Kessler, author of Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering Do you check your smartphone continuously for messages? Or perhaps do the weekly shop with military precision? Maybe you always ensure the cutlery is perfectly lined up on the table? Compulsion is something most of us have witnessed in daily life. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum, and at the opposite end of these mild forms are life-altering disorders. Sharon Begley's meticulously researched book is the first of its kind to examine the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behaviour; using fascinating case studies to understand their deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion - that it is a coping response to varying degrees of anxiety. Through the personal stories of dozens of interviewees exhibiting behaviours such as OCD, hoarding, compulsive acquiring, exercise or even altruism, Begley employs genuine compassion and gives meaningful context to their plight. Along the way she explores the role of compulsion in our fast paced culture, the neuroscience behind it, and strange manifestations of the behaviour throughout history. Can't Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and in those we love.

La tua mente può cambiare

Die Wissenschaft der Neuroplastizität beweist, wie unser Bewusstsein das Gehirn verändert - Vorwort von Daniel Goleman

Neue Gedanken - neues Gehirn

O carte revoluționară – Cum îți influențează tiparele lui unice felul în care gândești, simți și trăiești și cum le poți schimba Această carte revoluționară, scrisă de un pionier în domeniul neuroștiinței, reprezintă o contribuție importantă la înțelegerea emoțiilor noastre – de ce fiecare dintre noi răspunde atât de diferit la evenimentele din viața sa și ce putem face pentru a schimba și a ne îmbunătăți viața emoțională. Dacă ar fi să credem ce spun cele mai multe cărți de dezvoltare personală, ar trebui să presupunem, probabil, că toți suntem afectați în același mod de evenimente precum durerea sau faptul de a ne îndrăgosti sau de a fi părăsiți, și că un singur proces ne poate ajuta să facem față cu succes acestor evenimente. După 30 de ani de studiu al chimiei creierului, Davidson ne arată exact de ce și în ce fel suntem toți atât de diferiți. La fel cum avem propriul ADN, tot astfel fiecare dintre noi are propriul său Stil Emoțional, care, în concepția sa, are șase dimensiuni: stilul Atenției, stilul Perspectivei, stilul Rezilienței, stilul Conștiinței de Sine, stilul Sensibilității la Context și stilul Intuiției Sociale. Ajutându-ne să ne recunoaștem propriul Stil Emoțional, Davidson ne arată modul în care tiparele noastre cerebrale ne pot schimba viața și, prin experimentele sale fascinante, ce putem face pentru a îmbunătăți răspunsurile noastre emoționale prin, de exemplu, meditație. Aprofundând felul în care înțelegem legătura minte–corp – precum și boli cum ar fi autismul și depresia –, Davidson trece dincolo de psihologia dominantă și de neuroștiință și ne învață cum să atingem starea de bine și să avem o viață împlinită.

Creierul și inteligența emoțională

For decades, the conventional wisdom of neuroscience held that the hardware of the brain is fixed - that we are stuck with what we were born with. But recent pioneering experiments in neuroplasticity reveal that the brain is capable not only of altering its structure but also of generating new neurons, even into old age. The brain can adapt, heal, renew itself after trauma and compensate for disability. In this groundbreaking book, highly respected science writer Sharon Begley documents how this fundamental paradigm shift is transforming both our understanding of the human mind and our approach to deep-seated emotional, cognitive and behavioural problems. These breakthroughs show that it is possible to reset our happiness meter, regain the use of limbs disabled by stroke, train the mind to break cycles of depression and OCD and reverse age-related changes in the brain.

Sharon Begley

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