The power of neuroplasticity for pastoral and spiritual care / Kirk A. Bingaman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bingaman, Kirk A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neuroplasticity.

Pastoral counseling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2014.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-7391-9397-X

0-7391-7539-4

OCLC:

877868085