The Dao of Neuroscience: Combining Eastern and Western Principles for Optimal Therapeutic Change (Norton Professional Books) 1st (first) Edition by Simpkins, C. Alexander, Simpkins, Annellen M.

by Annellen Simpkins

Combining new scientific paradigms with ancient wisdom. Neuroscientists have made huge advances in our understanding of the brain, and yet as scientists learn more, paradoxes arise. How does the brain―a material substance―relate to and produce nonmaterial thoughts and emotions? What explains the research showing that non-rational, unconscious experiencing can sometimes be more accurate than deliberate, conscious thought? The resolution of these paradoxes has important implications for all the helping fields, suggesting new approaches to mind–brain–body change.By weaving together Eastern traditions (including Yoga, Buddhism, Zen, and Daoism) and Western science, new understandings previously not considered emerge. The Dao of Neuroscience is an insightful introduction to these traditions which sheds new light on the relationship between the mind and the brain. Dao is an ancient Eastern method, a Way or Path for exploring and learning. From the Eastern perspective, everything has its Dao, its Way, even the brain. As we learn the Dao of neuroscience, we come to understand the brain's most optimal ways of functioning and how to facilitate its natural processes toward health, happiness, and fulfillment.

Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

I am a psychologist who specializes in meditation, hypnosis, and neuroscience, I have copauthored 27 books with my husband, C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD. We are devoted to writing and public speaking to enhance the quality of life, to uplift and add skills. I have been involved in psychotherapy for many decades and believe in the potentials within to grow and develop. Our most recent book is "The Tao of Bipolar," just released April 1, 2013, written for people with mood problems to help find balance and actualize talents. http://www.newharbinger.com/author/an...
"Neuroscience for Clinicians" (Springer, 2012) clarifies the new brain science and shows how to activate your brain for positive change. http://www.springer.com/psychology/bo...
We have three books on therapeutic meditation: Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy, Meditation and Yoga in Psychotherapy (Wiley, 2011 & 2010) http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section... and Meditation for Therapists and Their Clients (Norton, 2010). Our hypnosis books include Neuro-Hypnosis (Norton, 2010) http://books.wwnorton.com/books/Autho... Self-Hypnosis for Women with CD (2004), and Effective self-Hypnosis with CD (2000) http://www.radiantdolphinpress.com/. Some of our Eastern philosophy titles include Simple Zen, Simple Taoism, Simple Buddhism, & Simple Tibetan. Buddhism (Tuttle Publishing, 1999-2000). We also have a number of book/CD combinations for meditation including Meditation from Thought to Action with CD (Radiant Dolphin Press, 2005)

Reviews

[Edgar Cintron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! Highly recommend it!