When it comes to learning, what’s better: the carrot or the stick?
Researchers from the University of Geneva have discovered that we are more confident and decisive when aiming to get a reward but more resilient when trying to avoid punishment.
U of T researchers ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment
-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START–AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END- Researchers at the University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Calgary have ‘reverse engineered’ glioblastoma stem cells to uncover potential targets...Trancework (Audio Version)
RH: Michael, thank you very much for writing Chapter 4. It has triggered a lot of interest and fascination and it’s given us at The Neuropsychotherapist a really good reason to bring you in to our little neck of the woods. I’m just wondering, there are a...Trancework
[Content protected for subscribers only] RH: Michael, thank you very much for writing Chapter 4. It has triggered a lot of interest and fascination and it’s given us at The Neuropsychotherapist a really good reason to bring you in to our little neck of the...Flavio Cannistra (Audio Version)
Where in the world are you based? I live close to Rome, Italy, but I am fortunate to work all around the Bel Paese. This is an affectionate term for Italy that simply means “beautiful country” and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the writings of...The Caring Observer: Creating Self-Compassion Through Psychodrama (Audio Version)
The presence of an internal ‘‘observer’’ has been central to ancient Eastern traditions of meditation, yoga, and mindful awareness and has found its way to Western psychotherapy, perhaps because of its ability to bring wisdom and grounding to...The Neuropsychotherapist Volume 7 Issue 5
THE NEUROPSYCHOTHERAPIST Volume 7 Issue 5 (May 2019) ISSN 2201-9529 Welcome to what is often described as “the merry month of May”. Whether it is from Thomas Dekker’s poem in 1599 or James Jones’ book in 1971 or even Stephen Foster’s song...Early Emotional Attachment, the Development of the Right Brain, and the Relational Origins of the Unconscious Mind (Audio Version)
In recent years the unconscious, the central theoretical construct of psychodynamic theory, has reappeared in a new form in the scientific and clinical literatures. Psychoanalysis has been called the scientific study of the unconscious mind, clearly implying both that...SoP 30: SEEDS Part 1
We talk to Dr John Arden about SEEDS – a great way to remember the essential elements for a healthy life. Members you can find this podcast as a video course here. Non-members you can do this video course below: John’s SEEDS Activity Log is here. John...New study suggests college students end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics and stress
One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack of sleep, mental distress and low grades, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
The business of sleep
Richard and Matt talk about their recent interview with John Arden about sleep as part of their Neuroscience and Business podcast series. For more about Matt and Richard and the neuroscience of business go to...Human Brain / Cloud Interface
A ‘human brain/cloud interface’ will give people instant access to vast knowledge and computing power via thought alone, predict experts.
Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse
A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research from the University of Washington. People in the study made marked improvement, and many improvements lasted for a year.
‘Dark DNA’ Is the Latest Mystery in the World of Genetics… But What Is It?
Scientists are beginning to understand mysterious parts of our DNA. Here’s what they’ve found so far. Source: SeekerHow Does Attachment Impact Trauma?
Relationships can play a crucial role after a traumatic experience. And yet, some clients simply lack the kind of secure, healthy relationships that would help them heal more quickly. So how can we build secure attachment after trauma, even if the client has...SoP 29: Michael Yapko
Richard Hill talks to Dr. Michael Yapko and has a facinating talk about his work Trancework : An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis now in it’s 5th edition. Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and marriage and...Seeds: 5 Keys To Living Well
Seeds: 5 Keys To Living Well with John Arden (2 hours) In this course you will learn: What are the 5 areas every therapist needs to be monitoring with their clients. How these 5 areas interact and intertwine with one another. The impact of contemporary Western...Novel 5-minute workout improves blood pressure, may boost your brain
A five-minute workout called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) has been shown to lower blood pressure as much as aerobic exercise and more than some medications.
When Neurons Are Out of Shape, Antidepressants May Not Work
Altered neuron growth and gene expression may be related to why some depressed individuals do not respond to SSRIs
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