Barry Cull's Psychology Blog

Zimbardo on TED

barrycull — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:06:21 +0000

Here is a synopsis of “Uncle ” Phil’s thesis in the book “The Lucifer Effect”.

Filed under: Psychology Matters

Ten Myths In Popular Psychology

barrycull — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:07 +0000

Skeptic Magazine has run a recent article where they lay bare 10 myths is popular psychology. The myths are:

We only use 10% of our brains
It’s better to express anger than to hold it in
Low self-esteem is a major cause of psychological problems
Human memory works like a video camera
Hypnosis is a unique “trance” state differing in kind from wakefulness
The polygraph test is an accurate means of detecting lies
Opposites attract
People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities
Full moons cause crimes and madness
A large proportion of criminals successfully use the insanity defense

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MBSR: Resources (Books)

barrycull — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:36 +0000

Mindful Path to Self Compassion – Christopher Germer
Wise Heart – Jack Kornfield
When Things Fall Apart – Pema Chodron
Coming to Our Senses – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wherever You Go, There You Are – Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Mindful Way Through Depression – Zindel Segal et al
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety – Forsythe and Eifert

Posted in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

100 Best Blogs for Psychology Students

barrycull — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:50 +0000

Please check out Angela’s blog. We are in there! http://onlinepsychologydegrees.org/100-best-blogs-for-psychology-students/

Posted in Psychology Matters

The Psychology of Mindfulness – Course Description

barrycull — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:22:07 +0000

The Psychology of Mindfulness is proposed for the Fall 2009. The course will include the 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, plus a six weeks of academic study on mindfulness as a psychological concept.

Topic areas include:

mindfulness and health psychology
the anatomy of stress
mindfulness and neuroplasticity
mindfulness and psychotherapy

Students will be encouraged to develop their own mindfulness practice and make use of supports within the community.

Posted in Psychology of Mindfulness

Abnormal Psychology – Course Description

barrycull — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:38:58 +0000

In this seminar course students learn about the symptoms, possible causes, and treatments of mental illness. The goal is to familiarize ourselves with the types of afflictions in an attempt to unstigmatize those who suffer. The role of preventive strategies to promote mental health will be discussed as they apply to our own lives.

Topic areas include:

Anxiety disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Mood disorders
Substance abuse
Personality disorders
Schizophrenia
Treatment approaches
Prevention strategies

Posted in Abnormal Psychology

Resources

barrycull — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:02:41 +0000

Opportunities for continued practice:

Drop-in meditation classes

Waterloo Riverview Dharma Centre

Retreats:

One Day Insight Meditation Retreat

Posted in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Protected: The Physiology of Stress

barrycull — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:07:05 +0000

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Some basic tools

barrycull — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:52:09 +0000

Winter 2009

The tools listed below are typically used in the MBSR or MBCT programs. It is hoped that you will find the resources helpful as you begin your practice in what just may be the most powerful set of skills in managing a stressful life. If you are taking either an MBSR or MBCT course, we will have discussed the four practices contained in the audio files; a guided sitting – Awareness of Breath, The Body Scan, Standing Yoga and the 3-minute breathing space. Right-clicking on the link below will give you the opportunity of downloading the file onto your own computer.

Posted in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

MBSR – Course Description

barrycull — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:58:26 +0000

Jon Kabat-Zinn and his colleagues developed the MBSR program to treat chronically ill patients at the University Of Massachusetts Medical Center. The approach uses meditation, yoga and daily mindfulness activities to specifically promote mindfulness. The qualities of mindfulness deemed essential to mind-body health are acceptance, non-judgment, affect tolerance and equanimity. MBSR has been used to treat terminal illnesses, chronic pain, anxiety and psycho-physiological disorders (chronic back pain). Check out the U. Mass Site

In this video John Kabat-Zinn leads mindfulness session.

Courses:

An 8-week course is scheduled for October , 2009 at Conestoga College, Doon Campus. Please visit Conestoga’s website for information about how to enroll.

Breathing awareness
The Body Scan
Mindful walking
Mindful movement

Formal and informal practises will be introduced.

Posted in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction