The Power of Neuroplasticity for Pastoral and Spiritual Care.

By: Bingaman, Kirk AMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Lanham : Lexington Books, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 online resource (141 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780739175392Subject(s): Pastoral counselingGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: The Power of Neuroplasticity for Pastoral and Spiritual CareDDC classification: 253 LOC classification: QP360.5 -- .B564 2014ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 The Plasticity of the Human Brain -- 2 A Built-In Negativity Bias -- 3 The Impact of Theology on the Brain -- 4 Calming the Anxious Mind and Brain -- 5 A Therapeutic Framework for Neuroplasticity -- 6 Mindfulness and Acceptance Techniques and Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Author.
Summary: Studies in neuroscience have revealed that the human brain is built for change across the entire lifespan, and that through mindfulness and contemplative-meditational practices it is possible to calm the fear and stress regions of the brain. This book provides practitioners and clinicians with a clear understanding of how the findings can be applied to the work of pastoral and spiritual care, helping clients and congregants to cultivate less anxious and more positive perspectives on life.
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Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 The Plasticity of the Human Brain -- 2 A Built-In Negativity Bias -- 3 The Impact of Theology on the Brain -- 4 Calming the Anxious Mind and Brain -- 5 A Therapeutic Framework for Neuroplasticity -- 6 Mindfulness and Acceptance Techniques and Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Author.

Studies in neuroscience have revealed that the human brain is built for change across the entire lifespan, and that through mindfulness and contemplative-meditational practices it is possible to calm the fear and stress regions of the brain. This book provides practitioners and clinicians with a clear understanding of how the findings can be applied to the work of pastoral and spiritual care, helping clients and congregants to cultivate less anxious and more positive perspectives on life.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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