TEDxConejo - Mark Robert Waldman - 03/27/10

Mark  Robert Waldman  is a therapist and an Associate Fellow at the Center for Spirituality and the Mind, Universi ty of Pennsylvania,  where he currently conducts research with Andrew Newberg, MD, on the neurological correlates of beliefs, morality, compassion,  meditation, religious
experiences, and spiritual practices. He is adjunct faculty at
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, where he is developing communication tools for the Executive MBA program.
He lectures frequently at conferences, colleges, and churches  on  topics relating to the  neuropsychology of stress, relaxation, emotional control,  relationship dynamics,
conflict resolution, mediation, communication,  weight management, and the neurobiological development  of personal values  and business ethics (neuroeconomics). His research  has been featured in Time Magazine,
Washington Post, Oprah Magazine and Radio, USA Today, The New York Times science section, and his  interviews have appeared on  dozens of radio and
television programs, including Oprah and Friends.  
Mark is the author of eleven books and anthologies, and his professional papers have been published throughout the world. He was the founding editor of the academic journal,  Transpersonal Review,  chairman of the Los Angeles
Transpersonal Interest Group, regional coordinator for the Spiritual Emergence Network, and he holds a ministerial credential in pastoral counseling.   He coauthors a monthly column on "Science and Spirituality" for Science of Mind magazine.  
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[Successcoachjan]

What if you don't have a "BIG IDEA"?

Thank you for your wisdom!

[researchfellow]

Actually, it is that easy to control (not cure) depression. Check out the book The Mindful Way Through Depression. Mindfulness is really the most effective solution, especially when added to psychotherapy.

[funmlmbusiness]

Thanks Mark, it's wonderful that scientific studies are being done on the effects of meditation. You are making huge contributions to the world, with your research. Regards from Julieanne

[roadrunnermdmd]

Good intention but a bit poorly delivered and simplistic. It is not that simple to just cure depression by meditating on positive thoughts. It is a far more complex process. If we oversimplify things we will be maligning people with simple expectations and actually causing more harm.

[sethagardner]

Brilliant Mark, great to speak with you and now hear you speak - viva la YouTube!. In my humble opinion this is some of the most important work on the planet at the moment. Scientific epiphany. Brilliant empirical examples to underpin EQ work with many different groups from all cultures, ethnicity and beliefs. So very sensitively and compassionately articulated as well.

[SolarFlare42]

@researchfellow Thanks for posting that. The site looks very good.

[InterfaithShaadi]

Extremely interesting!

[alwazwet]

this video was very informative although i dont agree with his disbelief in god i do belive that positive thoughs make for a very healthy brain and a happier life

[inurdreamz712]

I found this extremely interesting. You always hear about the "power of positive thinking", but to see actual proof of it is amazing. I agree with him in quite a few aspects. My big idea would be family, my daughter. I am a very religious person, but she surpasses my beliefs in the Gods.

[researchfellow]

actually, I checked waldman's research. Gallup and Barnas research polls track American concerns every year. personal health and financial concerns compete for position number 1. Religion and spiritual concerns come in as #2-#5, depending on the age group and the way the surveys are conducted. So it's not really a pompous claim. Rather academically astute.