From the Desk of Jennifer Wolkin, PhD:
Welcome to BrainCurves™, my blog and online mind-body-brain wellness community.
Since as far back as I can remember writing has been a tool I’ve used in order to connect both more deeply with my innermost self, and to others. Today I enjoy writing for the greater purpose of sharing my love of teaching the science of whole-body wellness.
Through my writing, I seek to connect with you so that we may support one another and learn together how to embrace all aspects of who we are. From the unique neural tracts curving through our brains, to the unique curves of our bodies – no matter what our background, shape, or size.
I’ve found, both personally and professionally, that a key element in living our best lives is finding a like-minded community in which we can support one another through healing thoughts, words, and ideas.
Please join me by commenting, sharing, and adding your voice. I welcome your questions, feedback, and invite you to truly make BrainCurves your own.
I hope you enjoy my musings about the mind-body-brain approach to living your best life. Together, let’s embrace all of our curves, be brainspired, and go from surviving to thriving!
Let NO Let You KNOW
Wellness Lovers, Most of us have been trained to think that yes and no are completely opposite constructs. The former usually has positive connotation, and the latter, negative. When we are told NO, by a partner, family member, boss, or even our higher power,...
Tell your Story
Once upon a time, during my postdoc, I became intrigued by the notion of personal narratives. As a psychologist, I always knew that obtaining at least some sense of one’s history is important to contextualize current difficulty. But this understanding felt different....
Balance is Inevitable When you Engage in Self Care
Hillel says, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I?" Pirkei Avot 1:14 This adage has always resonated with me. What I appreciate most about it is the suggestion that our healthy existence on this earth is about...
Beginnings Can Happen Anytime and Anywhere!
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”-Semisonic I went to the park today, the same park where I do my best writing, which means I try to traverse it often! Today, however, it felt different. I noticed that throughout the entire summer I had never...
Create Space by Setting Limits: Why setting boundaries lighten our lives
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The Stress -Free Paradox: Live in the moment and Don’t live in the moment
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I’m not Crazy, I’m in Pain: Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pain
After this course you will be able to : Briefly explore the definition of chronic pain and its historical transition toward the current biopsychosocial model Learn to identify the psychological aspects of pain Choose appropriate multidisciplinary treatment and...
You said what? How to Sharpen your Memory as You Age
Everyone’s concerned about our memories as we age. Whether you’re working or retired from your profession, you never retire from your mind. This course will give you cutting edge research updates and practical tips to sharpen your memory as your enter your golden...
Routines not Extremes: How to Set an Intention and KEEP it!
When you have a wellness goal, there’s often a temptation to plunge right in, sometimes to an extreme. How can you translate your healthy intentions into a manageable routine? In this course, we’ll discuss ways to progress with your goals steadily, one building block...
Mindful Matters: Integrate Mindfulness Practice into Every Aspect of Your Life
Has anyone ever told you to “be mindful”? Being mindful has, at this point, become a true Western colloquialism. But, what does it mean? This talk will define mindfulness, describe its myriad psychological and cognitive benefits, and teach you all the skills you need...