SoP 24: Roger Mysliwiec Talks About Bulimia Nervosa
We catch up once again with eating disorder specialist Roger Mysliwiec to talk about bulimia nervosa for psychotherapist.
No-one Expects the Smiling Inquisition!
Smiling has to be a good thing and, broadly speaking, it is, but Aparna Labroo and colleagues have conducted research that shows it depends on what you are expecting. espite the somewhat...
The Aging Brain (1 hour)
The Aging Brain (1 hour) In this course you will learn: The nature of aging in our modern society That there is damage to the brain through stroke and TIAs The neurobiology of Alzheimer’s disease The implication of vascular depression and how to manage it (This course...
More than just memories: A new role for the hippocampus during learning
ASU and Stanford study shows how the hippocampus provides information to other brain areas during learning.
When Life Throws Curve Balls
When life throws curve balls! An educators guide to assist children who have experienced situations of loss. ife doesn’t always go as planned! Unfortunate and sometimes tragic situations happen and children...
Extinguishing fear memories relies on an unusual change to DNA
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear.
The Age Of Genetic Wonder
Juan Enriquez forecasts the possible futures of genetic editing, exploring the immense uncertainty and opportunity of this next frontier.
Orchids and Dandelions: A Genetic View of Resilience
Challenging behaviors are a cry for help My work has been inspired by recent translational neurogenomics findings suggesting that some children carry genetic variants that affect their ability to self-regulate which make them more sensitive to the effects of...
SoP 23: Mary Bowles talks about Rapid Resolution Therapy
Mary Bowles, a marriage and family therapist, uses applied neuroscience to inform her practice of psychotherapy, and we talk to her about how.
Millions On Prescription Sleeping Pills Would Sleep Through a Fire Alarm
Widely prescribed 'benzodiazepine' sleeping pills suppress the sleeping brain's ability to wake us when it senses a threat. But an alternative class of hypnotics currently under development could allow users to rouse in the event of an earthquake, fire alarm or...
Volume 7 Issue 3 Reading Course
Volume 7 Issue 3 short reading course An Integrated Rapid Memory Reconsolidation Approach: Rapid Resolution Therapy Part 2; The Power To Change; The Neuropsychological Analysis of Self-Injurous Behavior (1 hour) In this course you will learn: About the theory...
The Inaugural Australasian Conference For Neuroscience, Learning and Well-Being Melbourne 25 & 26 March 2019
The aim of our conference is to bring together professionals working in the area of children’s well-being by applying neuroscience principles linked with psychology and education to present the latest evidence based research. Our presentations will focus on key...
Memory Reconsolidation As A Way Of Life
A colleague on a listserve, whom I’ll call “Dave”, wrote about the relationship between left and right brain processes as relates to memory reconsolidation, and how left brain processes can rigidify and destroy or harm the “big picture” perspective of right...
On the relationship between terror and shame in psychotherapy with survivors of relational trauma
About a year ago I was introduced to an approach to working in psychotherapy with survivors of complex trauma (CRM- Comprehensive Resource Model; Schwarz et al, 2017). In the CRM book the authors mentioned “terror”, which got me thinking about the relationship...
Seeing through another’s eyes – research shows for the first time how we use others’ viewpoints to make decisions
Researchers shed light on how we are able to effectively form mental images of how objects look to other people.
Brain Scans Shine Light On How We Solve Clues
Partnered with machine learning, brain scans reveal how people understand objects in our world.
Helping clients break a “fear-worry addiction”, with Tara Brach
It can be all-too-easy for our clients to fall into a pattern of fear. And when their brain is consumed by fear, it can lead them to chronic worry, which can then lead them into anxiety. This painful cycle can keep their fears alive. So how can we help our clients...
Brain Cells Involved In Insomnia Identified
An international team of researchers has identified, for the first time, the cell types, areas and biological processes in the brain that mediate the genetic risk of insomnia. This was made possible by assessing DNA and sleep features in no less than 1.3 million people. The findings are a major step towards getting grip on the biological mechanisms that cause insomnia.
Laughter May Be Best Medicine for Brain Surgery
Neuroscientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered a focal pathway in the brain that when electrically stimulated causes immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness, even during awake brain surgery. [dropcap style="font-size:...
Communication, listening, and successful business
Welcome to the the first neuroscience and business podcast! My name is Matthew Dahlitz and we are your experts in how your brain works, and human behavour, and we are here to help you get the best performance in business and life. And I'm here with my colleague and...
SOP 17: John Arden Talks About Brain Networks (Part 2)
The second part of our conversation with John Arden about neural networks that are important for therapists John Arden, PhD, ABPP has over 40 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs. Dr. Arden’s...
Mindfulness can change your brain
Mindfulness can change your brain David Kavanagh By this stage you’ve probably heard about mindfulness meditation. You may have even considered it and decided it sounded like something wishy-washy and unproven. If so, you’re not alone. While many studies have found...
Help clients move beyond fear, with Tara Brach
How can our clients move beyond the fear that’s impacting their life? Fear can block them from connecting with the people they love, stifle their creativity, and cloud their judgment when they need it most. So how can we help them get beyond their fears to live more...
SoP 22: Stan Tatkin Talks About the Neurobiology of Couples
Couple therapist and neurobiology expert Stan Tatkin talks with us about how couples work. We were very fortunate to catch up with Stan Tatkin today and talk about some of the features of his neurobiological understanding of couples. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a...