I am a
trained neuroscientist. I was teaching and performing research at Harvard
Medical School when a blood vessel exploded in the left half of my brain. On
the morning of this rare form of stroke I became vegetative, an infant in a
woman's body in that I could not walk, talk, read, write or recall any of my
life. It took eight years for me to completely rebuild the left half of my
brain. During this experience,I gained true insight into the difference between our left and right cerebral hemispheres.
This book
is a magnificent collection of what research has taught us about our left and
right brains over the last 70 years. It is a fascinating account of what we
know and how our brain has shaped the condition of our world.
A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture-"one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status" (Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times, London)
"Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."-Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year
"I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."-W. F. Bynum, TLS
Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been…
This is a
fascinating exploration into the consciousnesses and personality differences
between our left and right hemispheres through the lens of our potential for
psycho-pathology. Dr. Schiffer is a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School and
shares with us innovative ideas about how to unravel the complexity of our
psyche.
Most people experience themselves as two-sided: one side seems mature and stable, the other emotional and impulsive. This text illustrates how the interaction of these two minds actually determines psychological nature and ultimately the emotional problems or progress experienced in life.
This therapeutic technique is designed as an evidence-based treatment
program that trains the reader how they have the ability to not only recognize
the different parts of their brain but how they have the ability to embody
those different aspects of their character. This program is designed to help
people heal their injured parts so they can live a healthier life.
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) provides a revolutionary treatment plan for PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and more.
Using a non-pathologizing, accelerated approach -- rooted in neuroscience -- IFS applies inner resources and self-compassion for healing emotional wounding at its core. This new manual offers straight-forward explanations and illustrates a wide variety of applications. Easy to read and highly practical.
This is
my favorite children’s book of all time. Miss Alice Rumphius is taught by her
loving grandfather that there are 3 things she must do with her life: She must
travel the world, live in a place by the sea, and finally do something to make
the world a more beautiful place. This book teaches children that a life well
lived is a life that contributes something beautiful to humanity and this is
something we can choose to prioritize in our lives.
Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever!
Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady,…
This is a
beautiful and inspiring book that helps us find our way into the right thinking
part of our brain that is focused on our ability to love one another. I truly
believe that our number one job in life is to love one another and we each have
that capacity if we choose to make it a priority. This book is designed to help
us find our way back into the consciousness of the best part of ourselves which
is to love.
Back by popular demand -- and newly updated by the author -- the mega-bestselling spiritual guide in which Marianne Williamson shares her reflections on A Course in Miracles and her insights on the application of love in the search for inner peace.
Williamson reveals how we each can become a miracle worker by accepting God and by the expression of love in our daily lives. Whether psychic pain is in the area of relationships, career, or health, she shows us how love is a potent force, the key to inner peace, and how by practicing love we can make our…
At an anatomical level, we have two emotional and two thinking
modules of cells - one in each hemisphere. Each of these different groups of
cells results in not only very specific skill sets but comparable
personalities. While rebuilding my left emotional and left thinking cellular
networks, I learned that we have the power to choose moment by moment which of
these Four Characters we want to embody and let lead our lives.
We can use the tool I call the BRAIN Huddle to create a conversation between the different parts of our brain, thus allowing us to choose who and how we want to be. We have the power to step out of the emotionally reactive parts of our brain, giving us the ability to live our life on purpose.
I’ve always been fascinated by group dynamics, large and small. Why things functioned well, why they didn’t. It’s possible my ability to empathize and use humor as a consensus-builder is the reason I was elected president of a homeowners association, a music production association, and even an agricultural group. Books were not particularly involved in this fascination! But in recent years, experiencing the breakdown of civility and trust in our political and cultural discourse, I’ve taken a more analytical view of the dynamics. These books, in their very different ways, have taught me lessons about life, understanding those with different beliefs, and finding ways to connect and move forward.
We’ve all experienced the overwhelming level of political and social divisiveness in our country. This invisible “virus” of negativity is, in part, the result of the name-calling and heated rhetoric that has become commonplace among commentators and elected leaders alike.
My book provides a clear perspective on the historical and modern-day causes of our nation's divisive state. It then proposes easy-to-understand solutions—an action plan for our elected leaders and citizens as well. Rather than a scholarly treatment of a complex topic, the book challenges us to take the obvious steps required of those living in a free democracy. And it…
Uniting the States of America: A Self-Care Plan for a Wounded Nation
Lyle Greenfield's "Uniting the States of America―A Self-Care Plan for a Wounded Nation" is a work of nonfiction and opinion. Incorporating the lessons of history and the ideas and wisdom of many, it is intended as both an educational resource and a call-to-action for citizens concerned about the politically and culturally divided state of our Union. A situation that has raised alarm for the very future of our democracy.
First, the book clearly identifies the causes of what has become a national crisis of belief in and love for our country. How the divisiveness and hostility rampant in our political…
