Judith Grisel was a daily drug user and college dropout when she began to consider that her addiction might have a cure, one that she herself could perhaps discover by studying the brain. Now, after twenty-five years as a neuroscientist, she shares what she and other scientists have learned about addiction, enriched by captivating glimpses of her personal journey.
Filmed on 9.12.2019 at the Dor Hosier Building, Aspen Insititute, Aspen, Colorado.
“Healing Past Relational Wounds: By Mindfully and Compassionately Embracing the Present” with Dr. John Caldwell, Ph.d. Dr. Caldwell has been practicing mindfulness for more than a decade and it has been an important part of his personal and professional journey. While his formal practice of Vipassana (i.e., to see things as they really are) meditation…
Myths and Benefits of Mindfulness in the Treatment of Addiction – John Bruna There are many claims about mindfulness that are both unsupported and unrealistic, as well as many applications that are highly effective for use in therapeutic settings, especially in the area of addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders. This session John Bruna examines some…
