Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being

Mindful awareness is a universal goal across human cultures, says Siegel (mindful awareness, U. of California-Los Angeles), and though it is often seen as a form of attentional skill that focuses the mind on the present, he explores it as a form of healthy relationship with the self. He describes how attunement may lead the brain to grow in ways that promote balanced self-regulation through the process of neural integration, which enables flexibility and self-understanding. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A new framework for maintaining mental health and well-being.
Three human experiences have been documented as promoting well-being: secure attachment, mindfulness meditation, and effective psychotherapy. Leading neurobiologist Daniel J. Siegel presents a unifying theory that shows that the effects of these three experiences have a similar neural mechanism. Siegel uses theory, science, and anecdote to reveal how to transform the brain as well as promote well-being.