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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
What do you think about during sex? Jessica Graham's work reveals that many of us are focused on how we look, what our partner thinks about us, how we're "performing" - all thoughts that take us outside our body. Instead, learn how mindful sex allows you to better access the pleasure in your own body, create a deeper connection with your partner, and enjoy your own sexuality more than ever before.
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Imagine walking into a room and feeling totally confident about meeting and talking with new people. You listen and understand another person's point of view easily, and speak your mind without the fear of creating an argument. You love to be with people and they love to be with you. This two-part series is based on a two-and-a-half day course called 'Creating Successful Relationships.' In Volume number two, learn to understand the dynamics of relationships...
43) Social Issues
Publisher
Learning Seed
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Social Issues: A Collection.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Chances are you have a lot of positive experiences in your life right now. But are they fleeting - do you even truly notice them? Learn how a mindfulness practice can help you convert positive experiences into long-term beneficial traits, through self-correcting positive neuroplasticity, what Rick Hanson calls "the superpower of superpowers."
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Both cognitive and behavioral factors influence the experience of pain and the intensity of suffering. Learn how psychological factors can alter the experience of pain, look at mind-body factors that can alleviate or exacerbate chronic pain, and take out the CBT toolbox to see how it can be applied to physical, rather than emotional, hurt..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In this session with Dr. Shapiro, open by engaging in a meditation exercise to gather intention and center yourself in the present moment. Explore common questions about mindfulness, from concerns about maintaining focus to dealing with feelings of tiredness and even physical pain, and learn how to begin your own mindfulness practices and how to set goals you can commit to.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Our ability to pay attention and stay focused on a task is incredibly important for our productivity and safety - and often the safety of others. But the attention system in our brain is easily affected by our moods and stress. Are there exercises we can do to train our brain? And, if so, does that training show benefits over time? Join Dr. Jha to explore brain training from a new perspective.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Peer into the lives of people who have thrived in the face of adversity—why do some people flower while others wilt? The keys to flourishing are flexibility and resilience. Complete your CBT toolkit with a list of ten ways that you can develop and sustain personal resilience..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Recently, there has been growing acceptance of CBT as part of the treatment for medical illnesses, from diabetes to cardiovascular disease to cancer. Discover the pivotal role that cognitions and emotions can play in empowering patients and helping them manage their physical maladies..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Although CBT was developed for the treatment of psychopathology and negative mood states, it has more recently been used as a way to encourage or induce positive emotion. Explore recent scientific studies about happiness, and learn which exercises are most effective for cultivating improved mood..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Join Dr. Dacher Keltner and learn why awe is called a defining human strength and how this emotion and phenomenon differs significantly from beauty and astonishment. What do people report as their main sources of awe, and how does it make them feel? Why is an awareness of awe a central part of the human experience?
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how you can really be of service to another person in his or her time of grief - and what actions and words are more harmful than helpful. Kristine Carlson shows how your own mindfulness practice can help fill the gaping hole in your life caused by loss with the fullness of the present moment.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Progress from basic cognitive restructuring to an in-depth look at a tool that helps build awareness of the thoughts and emotions you have in a particular situation. See how the collaborative problem solving in CBT creates flexibility and the creativity to find something that works for each individual person, given his or her life circumstances..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Define the various types of trauma that can affect people—from combat veterans suffering from PTSD to victims of random violence—and learn how CBT can be used to treat these patients with great success. See how the tools used in CBT sessions help to unstick the brain and begin the process of repairing damage..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Move beyond searching for explanations for why painful events happened, instead turning your thoughts to what those events mean in your broader perspective and how your reactions can be intentionally shaped using CBT. See how CBT can provide tools to support positive shifts in perspective and help you see the bigger picture..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Orgasm anxiety takes us away from sexual pleasure. But mindful sex can refocus our attention on the body's innate sexual feelings without judgment, allowing us to relax into pleasure. Jessica Graham shares the concept of "flow" meditation as well as ways mindfulness can help forge better communication between partners, deepening both pleasure and meaningful connection.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Yo-yo no more: Patients who used CBT to manage their relationship with food and exercise showed decreased weight, decreased body mass index, decreased waist circumference, and improved eating habits. Use the core behavior change principles from previous lectures and apply them to healthy eating and exercise habits..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
See how changes you make in your mental and emotional life can affect aging and why the effort it takes to explore some of life's biggest questions - your own purpose, the meaning of your relationships, and more - is worth your while. Dr. Elissa Epel discusses what neuroscience reveals about the ways in which your social life and personal relationships impact your physical rate of aging.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Continue your look at mindfulness in the workplace with Mike Robbins. Understand the difference between recognition and appreciation, and why appreciation in the workplace can increase employee satisfaction, retention, productivity, and overall mental health. Learn how the mindfulness practice of gratitude can make a difference in your life.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Because we are human, heartbreak or loss will come to us at some time in our lives. Author Kristine Carlson shares powerful stories of loss and grief, and the role her mindfulness practice played in her healing process. She explains how practicing mindfulness now can even help you better face difficult times in the future. Learn how to access peace, even when joy might not be present.
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