<p>Learn how practicing mindfulness techniques can radically transform the mind, the heart, and your everyday life with this course taught by a Harvard psychologist.</p>
The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being
Overview
Syllabus
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- 01: Why Mindfulness Matters
- 02: Our Troublesome Brains
- 03: Informal, Formal, and Intensive Practices
- 04: Who Am I? The Perils of Self
- 05: Mindfulness or Psychotherapy?
- 06: Attention and Empathy in Relationships
- 07: The Science of Compassion and Self-Compassion
- 08: Tailoring Practices to Fit Changing Needs
- 09: Modifying Our Brain Function and Structure
- 10: Solitude - An Antidote to Loneliness
- 11: Connecting with Children and Adolescents
- 12: Seeing Sadness and Depression in a New Light
- 13: Befriending Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
- 14: Transforming Chronic Pain
- 15: Placebos, Illness, and the Power of Belief
- 16: Interrupting Addiction and Troublesome Habits
- 17: Overcoming Traumas Large and Small
- 18: Groundbreaking Mindfulness Programs
- 19: The Neurobiology of Self-Preoccupation
- 20: Growing Up Isn't Easy - Facing Impermanence
- 21: Toward a Science of Wisdom
- 22: The Promise of Enlightenment
- 23: Mindful Ethics as a Path to Freedom
- 24: The New Science of Happiness
- 25: Bonus Meditation: Breath Awareness Practice
- 26: Bonus Meditation: Loving Kindness Practice
- 27: Bonus Meditation: Mountain Meditation
- 28: Bonus Meditation: Breathing Together
- 29: Bonus Meditation: Stepping Into Fear
Taught by
Ronald D. Siegel
