BrainWise Blog

The 10 Wise Ways as Mantras

When BrainWise graduates are asked, “Which Wise Way do you find most helpful?” they frequently name  “Wizard Brain over Lizard Brain” and the “Emotions Elevator.” Further questioning reveals why.  Learning about the Wizard Brain and Lizard Brain made them aware...

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BrainWise CPR A Foundation for MCM – Mindfulness, Contemplation and Meditation

[caption id="attachment_944" align="alignleft" width="150"] Homework Stress[/caption] As we learn more about research on the brain and the toxic effects stress has on our bodies, we are finding  ways that we can prevent  and manage problems.  BrainWise teaches coping techniques, and...

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BrainWise CPR – Simple Techniques to Break Bad Habits

The March post shared examples of how BrainWise changes behaviors, and past newsletters presented data that show how BrainWise graduates have improved outcomes on measures of decision making and executive functions. [caption id="attachment_928" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dr. Judson Brewer[/caption] These successes would...

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BrainWise Changes Behavoirs

[caption id="attachment_923" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Girl under Stress[/caption] The October post discussed how stress is related to chronic disease and the importance of using BrainWise CPR to prevent and manage problems. Here are two examples from children and teens who have successfully used...

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BrainWise Skills Help Build Information Literacy

Parents and educators “need to teach information literacy as soon as children can push a button.” Carla Hayden, PhD, 14th librarian of Congress [caption id="attachment_919" align="alignleft" width="150"] Carla Hayden, PhD, 14th librarian of Congress[/caption] Carla Hayden, PhD, former president of...

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