"A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our...

Happiness is far more than a positive feeling that comes and goes. Science is now proving that happiness is a skill that you can develop.
Course objectives:
List some enduring benefits of happiness.Describe the negativity bias of the brain.Summarize how our brains can make us happy and also create suffering.Practice guided exercises for tapping your innate capacity to nurture and encourage yourself.Utilize meditation to shape your

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Nicholas Carr's bestseller The Shallows has become a foundational book in one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the internet's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? This 10th-anniversary edition includes a new afterword that brings the story up to date, with a deep examination of the cognitive and behavioral effects of smartphones and social media.

"These days it's hard to count on the world outside. So it's vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion---the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With...

"With chapter-by-chapter concentration on the main areas of executive functioning focus and attention, planning and organization, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and impulse control 'Brain Hack: Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning' offers: An overview of executive functioning and self-assessments to identify which executive functioning areas pose your greatest challenges; explorations of the 5 core skills of executive...

Focus, organization, stress management, and more--these qualities are gained and improved by strengthening executive functioning and core skills. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of practical, evidence-based exercises to build this mental skill set and take control of ADHD. From managing common distractions at work to regulating emotions with family and friends, these proven-effective strategies target symptoms that impact your home, work,...

"Throughout history, people have sought the heights of human potential--to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. And now recent science is revealing how these remarkable ways of being are based on equally remarkable changes in our own nervous system, making them more attainable than ever before... Rick Henson, PhD, not only explores the new neuroscience of awakening but also offers a bold yet plausible plan for reverse-engineering...

Descubre cómo tu cerebro te ayuda a superar temores e incertidumbres y a lograr bienestar y felicidad. ¿Cómo reacciona nuestro cerebro ante pandemias o catástrofes naturales? ¿Qué ocurre en su interior cuando se presentan momentos de alegría, ilusiones o gratitud? Descubre en estas páginas lo que no sabías acerca de su funcionamiento. Con el tono más accesible, las investigaciones científicas más avanzadas y la amenidad que lo caracteriza,...

Meth: Brain & Behavior equips viewers with an understanding of how meth changes the brain and, consequently, behavior. 3D animations of changes in the brain, accessible explanations, and personal accounts of use and recovery help viewers understand the complex effects of meth use on the brain. Meth users often come to believe that their lack of impulse control and decreased pleasure from ordinary life are permanent. From this video, users learn how...