The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force
by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Sharon Begley
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Author: Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Sharon BegleyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN: 0060988479
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Book Review: A Liberating Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, the greatest contribution of The Mind and the Brain lies in it's discussion of the potential of brain cells to change and adapt to new functions and even to reproduce. Brain plasticity is a new, revolutionary concept in neuroscience. It is revolutionary concept in psychotherapy as well.
Dr. Schwartz's particular interest seems to lie in the area of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Using the concept of brain plasticity he presents a four step plan in the treatment of OCD. He offers evidence of the effectiveness of this approach as opposed to more traditional methods. Dr. Schwartz offers some proof that this treatment based on the plasticity of the brain can be effective with or without medication.
This book is one of the most worthwhile books I have ever read.
Elizabeth Skoglund, Author of Divine Recycling: Living Above Your Circumstances
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Summary of The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force
In his work treating patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz made an extraordinary discovery: by focusing their attention away from negative behaviors and toward positive ones, his patients were able to make permanent changes to their own neural pathways. In The Mind and the Brain Schwartz explores this power -- the power of the mind to shape the brain.
Through research and case studies, he demonstrates the brain's ability to be drastically rewired, not just in childhood but throughout life -- a paradigm-shifting discovery that could transform the treatment of every neurological dysfunction, from dyslexia to stroke.
Schwartz's landmark book challenges the idea that we are merely biologically programmed automatons and proves that we have the power to shape our brains and, consequently, our destiny -- a revolutionary insight that continues to provoke debate among those who care about the future of man's role in the universe.
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