Comments on: Training the Mind Changes the Brain

By: SteveM

SteveM — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:03:32 +0000

Oops, above posted to the wrong but article…

By: SteveM

SteveM — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:02:39 +0000

To All,

I should have realized that HRV has been discussed before here. Here is a link to an earlier, very good Kathryn B article:

http://positivepsychologynews.com/news/kathryn-britton/20080607790

It looks like the technology is constantly improving while getting cheaper all the time. (The ol’ “Cell Phone Effect”).

The price point of the home systems is low enough for me to suggest anyone that is interested give it a try.

By: Marie-Josee Salvas

Marie-Josee Salvas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:07:18 +0000

Very interesting article, Kathryn! While I love to read about strengths and positive emotions, I see training the brain as what gives positive psychology its raison d’etre and what gives us practitioners purposefulness. It confirms that the efforts invested are really having lasting, tangible impact – it’s more than placebo!
Thank you for this meaningful contribution,
MarieJ

By: Senia Maymin

Senia Maymin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:06:23 +0000

Dear Myra and David,
Thank you for the comments. Myra, I agree with you. David, thanks for the additional link.
Best,
Senia (while Kathryn is away this week)

By: Myra Jones

Myra Jones — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:19:26 +0000

I am glad that psychology has emerged from the dark ages. This is a helpful article based on valid research.

By: david

david — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:23:36 +0000

hi, there’s a really interesting dialogue between Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman called ‘Training the Brain: Cultivating Emotional Skills’ where Davidson’s research is explored in light of Goleman’s concepts. It’s available at http://www.morethansound.net

By: wayne jencke

wayne jencke — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:47:17 +0000

HRV also predicts long term health outcomes in the whitehall study. Many researchers are speculating that HRV is the connection between mind and body. In our resilience workshops we have noticed that HRV decreases when thoughts have a negative emotional tone and increase when thoughts have a positive or neutral emotional tone. A neutral emotional tone is what mediation, flow and engagement are all about.

Are you sure that you don’t want to trail the software – I think physiological measures are the future of psychology as your body doesn’t lie

By: Senia Maymin

Senia Maymin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:10:03 +0000

Wayne,
That’s very interesting.
So HRV correlates with emotional tone, as least in one of your posts? Very interesting. A colleague of mine is very interested in emotional regulation. I may suggest that he follow up with you.
Thank you,
Senia

By: wayne jencke

wayne jencke — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:29:23 +0000

Hi kathryn and senia

HRV training is I think one of the most exciting “brain training” techniques aound. Check out my blog for research on HRV http://www.innate-intelligence.com.au/blog/?cat=18

Would you like to borrow a copy of my HRV software over your summer break?

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