Awaken Your Brain

 Course objectives:  Describe three mechanisms of neuroplasticity Describe the reproductive advantages of social adaptations in hunter-gatherer bands Teach clients the three steps of internalizing positive experiences Teach clients five methods for stabilizing the neural substrate of mindful awareness In the last few years, modern neuroscience has linked with ancient contemplative traditions to produce an unprecedented understanding of how your brain works—and what you can do to change your brain for the better. With Awaken Your Brain, Dr. Rick Hanson invites you on a six-part journey to learn how to activate and strengthen the neural circuits that promote confidence, positive moods, resilience, loving-kindness, and inner peace. Biologically, we have a “caveman brain” evolved for survival in a harsh, prehistoric world. To be happy and peaceful in modern life, we must teach the brain new ways of being—to break free of instinctual reactions that drive greed, aggression, and separation,