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TitleCalming an Overactive BrainAuthorGeorge KobbPublishedLos Bans CA : Institute for Brain Potential 2018
Status:Check Shelves SubjectPractical methods to reduce unwanted thoughts, facilitate wellbeing, improve sleepCategoryMISCMediaDVDCall NumberMISC Koob 2018 c1.1 REFERENCETypeReference OnlyDescription
This program provides evidence-based and practical methods to reduce unwanted thoughts, facilitate wellbeing, and improve sleep in patients and health professionals working in medical, dental and psychological settings. Participants completing this program should be able to: 1. Describe how increasing predictability and control can protect the brain against the toxic effects of chronic stress. 2. Outline how phobic and trauma-based thoughts can be desensitized. 3. Describe how maladaptive thoughts linked to anxiety, anger or sadness can be reframed through Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. 4. Discuss how to effectively manage cravings. 5. Describe how to practice Mindfulness and Positive Psychology to produce present-centered, non-judgmental states that increase positive emotions, facilitate sleep and calm the overactive brain.
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ANXIETY MINDFULNESS BRAIN HEALTH

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