Daniel J. Siegel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. "A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."--Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears--without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover - strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy--and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart - facts on child brain development--and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages - the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child--no matter how extreme the behavior--while still setting clear and consistent limits - tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair - twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make--and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. Praise for No-Drama Discipline "With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively."--Publishers Weekly "Wow This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go."--Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph. D., author of The Opposite of Worry

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. "A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."--Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears--without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover - strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy--and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart - facts on child brain development--and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages - the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child--no matter how extreme the behavior--while still setting clear and consistent limits - tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair - twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make--and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. Praise for No-Drama Discipline "With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively."--Publishers Weekly "Wow This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go."--Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph. D., author of The Opposite of Worry

Psychotherapists who have been trained in models of psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, or cognitive therapeutic approaches are skilled at listening to the language and affect of the client. They track the clients' associations, fantasies, and signs of psychic conflict, distress, and defenses. Yet while the majority of therapists are trained to notice the appearance and even the movements of the client's body, thoughtful engagement with the client's embodied experience has remained peripheral to traditional therapeutic interventions. Trauma and the Body is a detailed review of research in neuroscience, trauma, dissociation, and attachment theory that points to the need for an integrative mind-body approach to trauma. The premise of this book is that, by adding body-oriented interventions to their repertoire, traditionally trained therapists can increase the depth and efficacy of their clinical work. Sensorimotor psychotherapy is an approach that builds on traditional psychotherapeutic understanding but includes the body as central in the therapeutic field of awareness, using observational skills, theories, and interventions not usually practiced in psychodynamic psychotherapy. By synthesizing bottom-up and top down interventions, the authors combine the best of both worlds to help chronically traumatized clients find resolution and meaning in their lives and develop a new, somatically integrated sense of self. Topics addressed include: Cognitive, emotional, and sensorimotor dimensions of information processing • modulating arousal • dyadic regulation and the body • the orienting response • defensive subsystems • adaptation and action systems • treatment principles • skills for working with the body in present time • developing somatic resources for stabilization • processing

A searing and profound memoir of one woman's journey through dissociative identity disorder and childhood sexual abuse--and how she found hope, healing, and recovery. Sally Maslansky is living the perfect life: a beautiful home in Malibu, California, a successful Hollywood producer husband who adores her, and a recently adopted son she treasures. But when Sally begins to remember the trauma she endured as a child, her world begins to unravel. In this gripping and provocative memoir, psychotherapist Maslansky shares how childhood sexual abuse led her to develop dissociative identity disorder (DID), and how, with the help of renowned therapist Daniel J. Siegel, she ultimately recovers. The book reveals the power of therapeutic bond to heal deep attachment wounds, the science of neuroplasticity in healing the traumatized mind, and our capacity as human beings to reconcile unspeakable experiences in order to grow, change, and live vibrant, loving, and joyful lives against all odds. Together with Siegel, Maslansky slowly recovers her childhood memories and reconnects with the forgotten parts of herself--parts that she grows to admire, respect, honor, and love, because they literally saved her young mind from unimaginable horrors. In the book, Siegel describes Maslansky's DID as a brilliant adaptation of the mind--a protective force that kept her mentally safe when the people she should have trusted most were the ones responsible for her abuse. Whether you have struggled with DID yourself, love someone who has DID, or are simply looking to be inspired by the tenacity of the human spirit, this memoir offers a provocative glimpse into an often pathologized and misunderstood condition, and shows the profound and healing possibilities of therapy, human understanding, and the will to survive.

There isn't "one big solution" to ease depression--instead there are several small, simple steps you can take to alter your brain activity and chemistry. This newly revised and updated 10th anniversary edition of The Upward Spiral offers actionable strategies to help you reshape your brain and build the life you want. Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life. If you suffer from depression, this book offers an engaging and informative look at the neuroscience behind our emotions, thoughts, and actions. This updated edition also includes new research on the impact of social media and smart phones on mental health. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effects―giving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time.

Pain can be a big, unwieldy box that we struggle to carry all day. But what if we could put down this box, unpack it, and tackle the contents one by one? Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Chronic Pain is Dr. Christiane Wolf’s radically clear, evidence-based guide to relieving chronic pain with mindfulness, complete with twenty-three easy guided meditations and self-compassion practices, including: rewriting the “pain story” you tell yourself practicing loving acceptance of your body as it is mindfully working through negative emotions strengthening your inner and outer support systems. Publisher’s note: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Chronic Pain is an updated and revised edition of Outsmart Your Pain.

Breathing is at the centre of our lives, yet we are only beginning to tap into its full potential as a tool for healing. Conscious breathing is a powerful mechanism for transforming our physiological, emotional and brain states, and is the fastest way to cultivate integrated presence. However, its full capacity for facilitating healing, personal development, stronger relationships, self-actualisation, and personal and collective love is vastly unrecognised and underutilised. In this book, breathwork expert Jessica Dibb offers compelling reasons to integrate the power of breathwork with psychotherapy and other healing and wellness practices. Here readers will find inspiration for daily breathwork practice as well as the methods, case examples and actionable advice needed to incorporate breathwork into therapeutic sessions. Seamlessly marrying ancient wisdom with contemporary science, this insightful guide is for clinicians, breathwork practitioners and anyone interested in exploring the transformative power of breath.

Change your brain, change your life that s the message of this self-help classic, now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold In Buddha s Brain, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson draws on breakthroughs in neuroscience to show readers how to develop greater happiness, love, and wisdom. This special anniversary edition also includes a new introduction from the author.

Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson-now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold! Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else's-and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Neuroscience now reveals how the flow of thoughts actually sculpt the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it's possible to strengthen positive brain states. By combining breakthroughs in science with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, you too can shape your own "Buddha's Brain" for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain draws on evidence-based neuroscience to show you how to stimulate your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and self-worth. Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, you'll learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. Most importantly, you will foster positive psychological growth that will literally change the way you live in your day-to-day life. This book provides an essential intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice, and is filled with practical tools and skills that you can use every day to tap into the unused potential of your brain and rewire it over time for greater well-being.

Revolutionera ditt föräldraskap – med vetenskapens hjälp! Vill du förstå hur ditt barns hjärna fungerar och samtidigt skapa en lugnare och gladare vardag? Författarna presenterar här en banbrytande metod för barnuppfostran. De förklarar bland annat hur olika delar av hjärnan utvecklas vid olika åldrar. Med enkla och effektiva strategier visar boken hur du kan hantera känslomässiga utbrott, vända konflikter till lärande, och främja ditt barns utveckling. Du lär dig att stärka din relation till ditt barn och ge det de bästa förutsättningarna för att växa och utvecklas. Det här är en snabbläst version av en internationell bästsäljare. Boken är på svenska även om titeln delvis är på engelska.

Falling in love is what everyone dreams of. Sustaining that love is the deal-breaker. People can’t sustain something they don’t fully understand, that they don’t know how to nurture, that they don’t know how to develop and grow. The nine Enneagram types reveal that there are nine ways to love and receive love. Shown by both modern science and ancient wisdom, leaning into understanding oneself and others through the Enneagram leads to loving better and living more fully. Enneagram expert and psychiatrist David Daniels, MD and certified Enneagram relationship teacher and coach Suzanne Dion present a relationship-changing guidebook packed with practical tips, specific guidance, and stories of working with couples on communication, anger, judgment, forgiveness, love, intimacy, and sexual fulfillment for all nine types. This unique resource brings together the power of the Enneagram, relationship mindfulness, and a deep understanding of the nine Enneagram personality types to transform relationships from conflictual and struggling to harmonious and thriving. Whether someone is seeking love and dating or is in an established relationship, The Enneagram, Relationships, and Intimacy will take them on a journey into themselves and others—a journey that will change their life.

First coined in Daniel J. Siegel’s The Developing Mind, the window of tolerance refers to each individual’s “window” of emotional activation, inside which they are comfortable and can function optimally. Everyone’s window is unique, and every window has the potential to change—to narrow or widen. Widening one’s window of tolerance for certain emotions can increase the capacity to live more fully and freely within that window, and may be said to be the central work of therapy. Individuals operating within their windows of tolerance can effectively cope with and come to enjoy and appreciate their emotions. With this laminated card, Dr. Siegel’s celebrated concept is made available in a convenient, easily accessible format. With a visual depiction of the window of tolerance on one side of the card and a summary of the key concepts on the other, mental health practitioners will find this product especially useful in exploring the window of tolerance with their clients.

Personality and Wholeness in Psychotherapy applies the perspective of interpersonal neurobiology to a traditional wisdom framework widely known as the Enneagram of Personality. This framework describes a lifespan developmental personality model of nine distinct, key strategies that people use to make sense of and cope with their experiences and interactions with the world. These strategies can be understood as nine Patterns of Developmental Pathways, or PDPs. This book provides mental health practitioners with both a theoretical understanding of PDPs and practical tools for implementing the framework in clinical settings. Readers will find detailed descriptions of the nine core patterns of personality as well as integrative practices specific to each of these patterns that can help people work towards states of well-being and wholeness. This innovative book has the potential to unlock deep and lasting change in problematic and perplexing patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, transforming personality from a prison to a playground for readers and clients alike.

«Jeg har noen absolutte faglige helter. Daniel Siegel er en av de aller største. Hans forskning, formidling og terapeutiske arbeid stiller i en egen klasse.» - Hedvig Montgomery Nevropsykiater Daniel J. Siegel og psykoterapeut Tina Payne Bryson gir oss en revolusjonerende tilnærming til barneoppdragelse med tolv nøkkelstrategier som fremmer sunn hjerneutvikling, både emosjonelt og intellektuelt. Denne New York Times-bestselgeren rommer viktige nøkler til en mer harmonisk relasjon og færre konfliktermellom foreldre og barn. Visste du at hjernens «overetasje», som tar beslutninger og balanserer følelser, ikke er ferdig utviklet før i midten av tjueårene? Ikke rart barn får raseriutbrudd og smeller med dører. Med forståelse for hvordan barnets hjerne fungerer, vil du kunne: - Møte barns følelser på en respektfull og anerkjennende måte - Skape en tryggere og mer solid relasjon mellom deg og barnet ditt - I større grad unngå konflikter og at konflikter eskalerer - Gi barn en mulighet til å forstå egne følelser og håndtere dem - Styrke barnets integritet og selvfølelse på en sunn måte Boken er like praktisk som den er banebrytende og inneholder en rekke illustrerte eksempler.

Children and families burdened with attachment disruption, emotional distress or psychological disorders need effective and immediate assistance. They do not have the time to wait for long-term interventions or developmental changes to improve the parent-child relationship. Here, psychologists Elizabeth A. Sylvester and Kat Scherer provide the most effective approach in such situations: interventions that impact the entire family at relational, emotional and cognitive-behavioural levels, and that give parents agency to have rapid therapeutic impact on their children’s lives and well-being. This addition to the celebrated Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology integrates four distinct areas of psychology: neurobiology, attachment theory, emotion and relationship-based discipline. This integration produces a clear point of entry for therapists working with struggling families and provides interventions that are logical, doable and highly effective.

Both a personal and general meditation on identity and belonging, Daniel J. Siegel’s book combines personal reflections with scientific discussions of how the mind, brain and our relationships shape who we are. Weaving the internal and external, the subjective and objective, IntraConnected reveals how our culture may give us a message of separation as a solo, isolated self, but a wider perspective unveils that who we are may be something more—broader than the brain, bigger even than the body—and fundamental to social systems and the natural world. Our body-based self—the origin of a Me—is not only connected to others but connected within our relational worlds themselves—a WE—forming the essence of how we belong and our identity. If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it has taught us that we are all connected. IntraConnected discusses that bond, as well as other realities of our intraconnected lives.

Let the Adventure Begin Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own-adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands--including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship--as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences. Using three easy-to-remember tools--a pause button, a focus flashlight, and an OK monitor--children will learn how to create their very own NowMap, an internal snapshot of their present-moment experience, so they can navigate tricky feelings like disappointment, impatience, boredom, sadness, and anger with kindness.