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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Chances are you have a lot of positive experiences in your life right now. But are they fleeting - do you even truly notice them? Learn how a mindfulness practice can help you convert positive experiences into long-term beneficial traits, through self-correcting positive neuroplasticity, what Rick Hanson calls "the superpower of superpowers."
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Why is it so hard to lose weight, stop smoking, or establish healthy habits? Why do couples argue about the same issues over and over? Why do so many people lie awake at night, stricken with worry and anxiety? Why is it so difficult to come to terms with a loved one’s death, even if it’s after a long illness?. The answers to these questions - and the path to lasting change in your life - lie in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a well-tested...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Recent scientific discoveries reveal not only the mechanisms of aging at the cellular level, but also how our mental activities affect those processes. With Dr. Elissa Epel, learn how your activities can affect inflammation; the health of our mitochondria, our cells' centers of energy production; and our epigenome, the chemical compounds that turn our genes on and off.
24) Social Issues
Publisher
Learning Seed
Pub. Date
2003.
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English
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Social Issues: A Collection.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Dr. Siegel shares his guided mindfulness meditation called "Wheel of Awareness." With this practice, you'll learn to integrate four main aspects of life and mind: the five senses, internal bodily sensations, mental activity and emotions, and relationship to the outside world. More than 10,000 individuals have integrated these four aspects of the life of the mind to create better mental health.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
Forgiveness—and its associated health benefits—begins with a cognitive decision and can be promoted with both cognitive and behavioral strategies. Delve into the fascinating scientific research on forgiveness, identify maladaptive strategies that are holding you back, and create an A.C.T.I.O.N. plan..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Fewer than half of Americans say they get a good night's sleep on most nights. Observe as Dr. Satterfield works with Maria to assess her quality and quantity of sleep. Apply the techniques of CBTI (the “I” is for insomnia) to fall asleep faster and wake more rested..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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In this session with Dr. Shapiro, open by engaging in a meditation exercise to gather intention and center yourself in the present moment. Explore common questions about mindfulness, from concerns about maintaining focus to dealing with feelings of tiredness and even physical pain, and learn how to begin your own mindfulness practices and how to set goals you can commit to.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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Language
English
Description
Move beyond searching for explanations for why painful events happened, instead turning your thoughts to what those events mean in your broader perspective and how your reactions can be intentionally shaped using CBT. See how CBT can provide tools to support positive shifts in perspective and help you see the bigger picture..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
Description
Orgasm anxiety takes us away from sexual pleasure. But mindful sex can refocus our attention on the body's innate sexual feelings without judgment, allowing us to relax into pleasure. Jessica Graham shares the concept of "flow" meditation as well as ways mindfulness can help forge better communication between partners, deepening both pleasure and meaningful connection.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Now that you are familiar with the basics of CBT, explore the Third Wave, which focuses on the process of cognition rather than its content. It's been described as Buddhist meditation meets CBT, and the research shows some surprising results!.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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Language
English
Description
Mindfulness can strengthen our immune system, decrease stress, increase cognitive function, and allow us to feel more compassion. With Dr. Shauna Shapiro, explore your own purpose for engaging on a journey of mindfulness with respect to intention, attention, and attitude. Given that what you practice grows stronger, what do you want to practice in your own life?
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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What do you think about during sex? Jessica Graham's work reveals that many of us are focused on how we look, what our partner thinks about us, how we're "performing" - all thoughts that take us outside our body. Instead, learn how mindful sex allows you to better access the pleasure in your own body, create a deeper connection with your partner, and enjoy your own sexuality more than ever before.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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Language
English
Description
Learn how you can really be of service to another person in his or her time of grief - and what actions and words are more harmful than helpful. Kristine Carlson shows how your own mindfulness practice can help fill the gaping hole in your life caused by loss with the fullness of the present moment.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Dive into the seven ages of water, from birth to death, and explore the many ways in which water impacts our emotional lives. From play to romance to flotation therapy, Dr. Nichols shows how being mindful of water can increase your mental and physical health, and why many scientists refer to water as medicine.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking, or exercise more, learn the secrets to creating habits that stick. Identify and define core concepts, such as self-control, self-discipline, motivation, and willpower, and see how each of these can be affected by the CBT skills you’ve learned in previous lectures..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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Language
English
Description
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could become stronger and more resilient throughout the course of your life by developing new inner resources to address challenges and vulnerabilities? Although our brain evolved to scan the world for the negative in order to keep us safe, learn how the practice of mindfulness can help you grow inner resources by using positive neuroplasticity.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
Round out the course with a look at Carol, Maria, and Michael’s progress. Then, Dr. Satterfield gives you his personal recommendations for finding a quality therapist, making the most of your sessions, evaluating your progress, and knowing when to end your therapy sessions..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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Language
English
Description
Neuroscience reveals why we tend to act more quickly on our feelings of anger than any other emotion. We often regret acting out of anger, but what can we do about it? Learn how a mindfulness practice can help you take more appropriate action in response to anger by affecting your body chemistry and growing new connections in specific parts of the brain in this second session with Juna Mustad.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Peer into the lives of people who have thrived in the face of adversity—why do some people flower while others wilt? The keys to flourishing are flexibility and resilience. Complete your CBT toolkit with a list of ten ways that you can develop and sustain personal resilience..
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