Scientific Measures of Storytelling May Offer Research Opportunities for BrainWise

Storytelling has long been used as a teaching tool, but the outcomes have been difficult to measure. A new study shares an evaluation method that validates results and could be applied to future BrainWise research.    Scientists used psychophysiological (mind/body) measures...

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BrainWise Masters: Fake News Experts

BrainWise graduates are undaunted by Fake News - they use the 10 Wise Ways to help stem the flood of misinformation and practice good decision-making. This complements research on remedies found to halt the spread of false news: Scientists have identified thinking skills as...

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BrainWise Is a Game Changer

BrainWise instructors know their students, families, and clients can answer the question, "What were you thinking?" They have taught BrainWise to people of all ages, educational backgrounds, cultures, and developmental abilities and are confident their graduates understand the roles neural pathways and...

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Crab Mentality: A Teaching Example for BrainWise

As counselors, educators, and health providers, we see how youth with promise can be derailed by subtle and not-so-subtle pressure from their Constellation of Support.  Family members and friends normally considered to be "double lines" can become broken lines when...

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Exit Your Emotions Elevator Using Positive Self-Talk

We have learned how BrainWise CPR and the 10 Wise Ways are first response skills   to prevent and manage problems. Each of us finds our  own ways to use these skills to exit the Emotion Elevator. With practice,  we simultaneously...

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