During the last decade, the study of emotional self-regulation has blossomed in a variety of sub-disciplines belonging to either psychology (developmental, clinical) or the neurosciences (cognitive and affective). Consciousness, Emotional Self-Regulation and the Brain gives an overview of the current state of this relatively new scientific field. Several areas are examined by some of the leading theorists and researchers in this emerging domain. Most chapters seek to either present theoretical and developmental perspectives about emotional self-regulation (and dysregulation), provide cutting edge information with regard to the neural basis of conscious emotional experience and emotional self-regulation, or expound theoretical models susceptible of explaining how healthy individuals are capable of consciously and voluntarily changing the neural activity underlying emotional processes and states. In addition, a few chapters consider the capacity of human consciousness to volitionally influence the brain’s electrical activity or modulate the impact of emotions on the psychoneuroendocrine-immune network. This book will undoubtedly be useful to scholars and graduate students interested in the relationships between self-consciousness, emotion, the brain, and the body. (Series B)

How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.

Do the things other people say or do cause you to feel hurt or upset? Do you find yourself dwelling on unhappy past experiences? Are those negative past experiences influencing your daily interactions? Do you second guess yourself, wondering if you said or did the right thing? Have you lost your sense of personal power, unable to speak your truth for fear of the ridicule of others? If you answered yes, to even a few of these questions, then your limiting thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are ruining your life - in fact, they are killing your happiness. It doesn't have to be that way! Through the techniques in this book, you will immediately reclaim your power and self-confidence. You will regain control over your thoughts and feelings. You will feel happy and peaceful again. But be forewarned, the contents of this book will forever change your life, in a good way. Emotional Self-Mastery is the best how-to book on mastering the thoughts and emotions that cause grief, frustration, and fear. This book is packed with science and tools to rewire the unsupportive programming that has kept you stuck in patterns of anxiety, fear, and doubt. Before you know it, you'll stop the negative self-talk, worry, and fear, and start chasing your dreams.Isn't time you became a master of your emotions!

Meet Self-Control, a superhero who wants to teach young children his super powers of self-control! Anxiety, frustration, anger, and other difficult feelings won't stand a chance against their new-found powers. Self-Control teaches children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 4-7 how to calm themselves using self-massage, deep pressure, breathing exercises, and activities such as making an imaginary list and finding their own peaceful place. This illustrated book also features an appendix with photocopiable super power charts, reinforcers, and reminder tools to ensure that parents, teachers, and other professionals can support children in upholding superhero strategies even after the book has been read.