Defining the Brain
www.definingthebrain.com
A collection of subject area glossaries of defined terms in mental health, neuroscience and psychology for empowering your knowledge base in the practice of mindful self care.
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
SELF CARE IS CRUCIAL NOT SELFISH
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Neuroscience | Psychology
Mindfulness | Self Care | Creativity
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LEARN ABOUT THE BRAIN
from subject area excerpts from my books on the brain
from subject area excerpts from my books on the brain
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I am a nonfiction writer of neuroscience based mental health guides. I write to translate the complexity of the brain for you in order to promote mindful and compassionate self-care. All my books are centered in the concept of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a proven self-driven therapy that changes the structure of the brain to promote healing and growth. Read more about mindfulness here.
MY WRITING GOALS
I am spreading the message of hope with the books I write. We all need to know and accept that mental health matters. We need to practice empathy, understanding and compassion so we can all do our part to help end the dangerous stigma that put harmful labels on people that dismiss and demean them, their struggle and their pain. These ignorant words and actions hurt people and can lead to them hurting themselves. We need to spread awareness to stop the stigma. Everyone is at risk at some point in their lives of developing a mental health issue or experiencing a crisis or trauma. It is in the best interest of humanity that we keep working to erase this stigma and spread this message. This focus area is my life’s work and I will continue to use my voice to impact change.
MINDFULNESS CENTERED SELF CARE
I write a lot on the topic of mindfulness and I practice it every day and try to live mindfully. It is the practice where you train your attention and awareness on the present, the right now, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. In this state you can practice mindful awareness, acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness for your thoughts and redirect them for change. You can let go of the burdens of the past and the anxieties of the future. Scholars have found meditation difficult to define, as practices vary both between traditions and within them.
I am spreading the message of hope with the books I write. We all need to know and accept that mental health matters. We need to practice empathy, understanding and compassion so we can all do our part to help end the dangerous stigma that put harmful labels on people that dismiss and demean them, their struggle and their pain. These ignorant words and actions hurt people and can lead to them hurting themselves. We need to spread awareness to stop the stigma. Everyone is at risk at some point in their lives of developing a mental health issue or experiencing a crisis or trauma. It is in the best interest of humanity that we keep working to erase this stigma and spread this message. This focus area is my life’s work and I will continue to use my voice to impact change.
MINDFULNESS CENTERED SELF CARE
I write a lot on the topic of mindfulness and I practice it every day and try to live mindfully. It is the practice where you train your attention and awareness on the present, the right now, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. In this state you can practice mindful awareness, acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness for your thoughts and redirect them for change. You can let go of the burdens of the past and the anxieties of the future. Scholars have found meditation difficult to define, as practices vary both between traditions and within them.
VIEW MY BLOGS
I write on other topics too - creativity and beautiful words. I write articles, narratives and commentary and I also dabble in poetry.
By Kairos - Home
My Author’s HomePage - access all my work from this site and learn about me and my style
A Beautiful Word
Logophile Exploration of a World of Beautiful Words
Starlight Poetry
My journey into creative writing with poetry, short fiction, narratives
Creativity Chaos
A blog with an explosion of creativity, innovation of design
I write on other topics too - creativity and beautiful words. I write articles, narratives and commentary and I also dabble in poetry.
By Kairos - Home
My Author’s HomePage - access all my work from this site and learn about me and my style
A Beautiful Word
Logophile Exploration of a World of Beautiful Words
Starlight Poetry
My journey into creative writing with poetry, short fiction, narratives
Creativity Chaos
A blog with an explosion of creativity, innovation of design
I am having a giant store wide sales promotion right now and all the books on my book shelf are available, like they always are, absolutely free with no purchase required, no coupons to clip, no rewards club to join, no surveys to take, no emails to capture and they are all shipped to you directly via your own WiFi connection but no processing and handling fees today, tomorrow or ever!
I am a writer with a goal and I self publish my work for free to spread awareness. It’s not my day job (I’m a software programmers) but it’s my passion.
Please remember when reading that I am not a medical doctor and not offering medical advice. These are self care guides for empowering you - not treating you. Always check with your professional treatment providers.
My books and articles are available for download from my BOOK SHELF, which is my super secret code word for Google Drive. Easy to download - no Google account required. If you have troubles just email and I’ll help you.
Book Shelf - access all my downloads
I am a writer with a goal and I self publish my work for free to spread awareness. It’s not my day job (I’m a software programmers) but it’s my passion.
Please remember when reading that I am not a medical doctor and not offering medical advice. These are self care guides for empowering you - not treating you. Always check with your professional treatment providers.
My books and articles are available for download from my BOOK SHELF, which is my super secret code word for Google Drive. Easy to download - no Google account required. If you have troubles just email and I’ll help you.
Book Shelf - access all my downloads
Guides Available
- Be Mindful Be Well: Mental Health Self Care - Series of (4) Self Care Guides
- Healing the PTSD Mind: Trauma, Anxiety, Panic & Fear Self Care: Series of (5) Self Care Guides
- Riding the Crazy Train: Understanding Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions
- Unraveling the ADHD Mind: Written by an ADHD Mom of an ADHD Kid
- Secrets of the Heart: Understanding Love, Lust, Attraction and Sex
- Defining the Brain: Collection of Mindful Mental Health Glossaries of Terms
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For more information see my writer’s homepage at www.bykairos.com
Be Mindful Be Well
Promoting Mindful, Compassionate Mental Health Self Care Guides Centered in Mindfulness
Series of 4 Guides
BE MINDFUL, BE WELL - Promoting Mindful Self Care with Mindfulness
A series of self-care guides to help you achieve better health and wellness and overcome mental health challenges.
The guides are resources centered in mindfulness and promote the benefits of self care for healing the mind, body and soul. Learn how to embrace the beauty of self care within the constructs of the present moment using the principles of mindfulness. Learn compassionate, kind and forgiving meditative techniques and psychological coping methods to face mental health issues, drive knowledge and understanding, bring healing through cognitive exercise, and possibly even trigger real structural change to your brain with the power of neuroplasticity.
Series Website
IN THIS SERIES
BOOK 1: PROMOTING MINDFUL SELF-CARE
A Compassionate and Mindful Guide to Self-Care
An essential guide to practicing mindful self-care. It is important to care for your mind, body and soul and to put yourself as a priority to ensure your health and happiness.
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BOOK 2: MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL
A Mindfulness Guide for Beginners
This guide introduces mindfulness concepts and principles for application in your mindful self-care routine. Mindfulness promotes healing of your mind, body and soul.
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BOOK 3: BE MINDFUL, BE WELL
A Poetry Collection by Kairos
A mindful poetry collection written by the author in the spirit of mindfulness and the beauty of the present moment.
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COMPANION GUIDE
Finding Peace With Online Negativity and Trauma
This booklet is designed to help you understand and overcome online negativity, hate, rage and attacks/bullying. Learn how exposure to these events can change the structure of your brain and contribute to mental health disorders.
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ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
A series of self-care guides to help you achieve better health and wellness and overcome mental health challenges.
The guides are resources centered in mindfulness and promote the benefits of self care for healing the mind, body and soul. Learn how to embrace the beauty of self care within the constructs of the present moment using the principles of mindfulness. Learn compassionate, kind and forgiving meditative techniques and psychological coping methods to face mental health issues, drive knowledge and understanding, bring healing through cognitive exercise, and possibly even trigger real structural change to your brain with the power of neuroplasticity.
Series Website
IN THIS SERIES
BOOK 1: PROMOTING MINDFUL SELF-CARE
A Compassionate and Mindful Guide to Self-Care
An essential guide to practicing mindful self-care. It is important to care for your mind, body and soul and to put yourself as a priority to ensure your health and happiness.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/mindfulselfcare
BOOK 2: MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL
A Mindfulness Guide for Beginners
This guide introduces mindfulness concepts and principles for application in your mindful self-care routine. Mindfulness promotes healing of your mind, body and soul.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/yourmindfulsoul
BOOK 3: BE MINDFUL, BE WELL
A Poetry Collection by Kairos
A mindful poetry collection written by the author in the spirit of mindfulness and the beauty of the present moment.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/yourmindfulsoul
COMPANION GUIDE
Finding Peace With Online Negativity and Trauma
This booklet is designed to help you understand and overcome online negativity, hate, rage and attacks/bullying. Learn how exposure to these events can change the structure of your brain and contribute to mental health disorders.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/peaceonline
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
- Embracing Self Care - Self Care
- Mind Your Mindfulness - Mindfulness
- Striking a Pose - Yoga
- Spirit Within You - Spirituality
- It’s the Thought that Counts - Thoughts
- Put the Neuro in Neuroscience (Neuroscience)
- Rewiring the Brain with Neuroplasticity (Brain)
HEALING THE PTSD MIND
Mindful Self Care of PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety and Fear
Series of 5 Guides
HEALING THE PTSD MIND
Website | Homepage | Download Directory
Five Part Series - Promoting Mindful Understanding and Compassionate Self-Care for Trauma and PTSD.
Applies to anyone suffering from an out of control amygdala and dealing with PTSD, trauma, repeated trauma, anxiety, panic and abuse. Learn coping techniques and mindfulness meditation to help with panic attacks, triggers, nightmares and flashbacks, and the intrusive, negative, or suicidal thoughts. Learn the complexities of the traumatized brain, the effects of negative and intrusive thoughts, and strategies to change the brain to change the mind.
BOOKS IN THIS SERIES (5)
PART 1: HEALING THE PTSD MIND Promoting Mindful Healing Through Compassionate Self Care
This book is about mental trauma. You do not need to have PTSD to gain benefits from it - you define what trauma means to you. It can apply to anxiety, fear, panic, depression, intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, self-esteem, addiction, grief, heartache, the list is endless. This book promotes healing from trauma and anxiety, through Mindful Self-Care. Learn the principles of mindfulness- a meditative practice to help heal your thoughts in order to help heal your mind.
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PART 2: UNCOVERING THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN
Promoting mindful understanding of the trauma and it’s effects on the brain
Introduction to the traumatized brain. Learn about brain composition, functions, chemical imbalances and how these functions are affected by trauma. This is an introductory book. For a more comprehensive guide on the capacity of the mind and the power and influence our thoughts have on mental health see Book 3 below.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
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PART 3: TREATING THE PTSD MIND Promoting Awareness of PTSD and Anxiety and Treatments Available
Overview of PTSD, it’s causes, the symptoms and available treatments. If you have PTSD or think you do, this book can help you decide to seek professional treatment, what to expect and what options are available to help you.
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Download and Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd3
PART 4: : THE COMPLEXITY OF THOUGHT
Promoting Mindful Understanding of your Brain, Mind & Thoughts - Understand Consciousness and Meet Your True Self
Detailed information on the structure of the brain, the functions of the mind, and the complexity of our thoughts, our memory and our emotions and how they all work together. This viral integration forms who we are and how we process thoughts about ourselves, and the world around us, into our beliefs, actions, and behaviors. Use Part IV below for assistance.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
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PART 5: DEFINING THE TRAUMATIZED MIND
A Mindful Dictionary of Trauma and Anxiety
Dictionary of trauma, neuroscience and other terms used in this series.. See EXTRA - Companion Glossaries- below for more terminology by topic.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Download and Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd5
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
Website | Homepage | Download Directory
Five Part Series - Promoting Mindful Understanding and Compassionate Self-Care for Trauma and PTSD.
Applies to anyone suffering from an out of control amygdala and dealing with PTSD, trauma, repeated trauma, anxiety, panic and abuse. Learn coping techniques and mindfulness meditation to help with panic attacks, triggers, nightmares and flashbacks, and the intrusive, negative, or suicidal thoughts. Learn the complexities of the traumatized brain, the effects of negative and intrusive thoughts, and strategies to change the brain to change the mind.
BOOKS IN THIS SERIES (5)
PART 1: HEALING THE PTSD MIND Promoting Mindful Healing Through Compassionate Self Care
This book is about mental trauma. You do not need to have PTSD to gain benefits from it - you define what trauma means to you. It can apply to anxiety, fear, panic, depression, intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, self-esteem, addiction, grief, heartache, the list is endless. This book promotes healing from trauma and anxiety, through Mindful Self-Care. Learn the principles of mindfulness- a meditative practice to help heal your thoughts in order to help heal your mind.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd1
PART 2: UNCOVERING THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN
Promoting mindful understanding of the trauma and it’s effects on the brain
Introduction to the traumatized brain. Learn about brain composition, functions, chemical imbalances and how these functions are affected by trauma. This is an introductory book. For a more comprehensive guide on the capacity of the mind and the power and influence our thoughts have on mental health see Book 3 below.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Download & Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd2
PART 3: TREATING THE PTSD MIND Promoting Awareness of PTSD and Anxiety and Treatments Available
Overview of PTSD, it’s causes, the symptoms and available treatments. If you have PTSD or think you do, this book can help you decide to seek professional treatment, what to expect and what options are available to help you.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Download and Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd3
PART 4: : THE COMPLEXITY OF THOUGHT
Promoting Mindful Understanding of your Brain, Mind & Thoughts - Understand Consciousness and Meet Your True Self
Detailed information on the structure of the brain, the functions of the mind, and the complexity of our thoughts, our memory and our emotions and how they all work together. This viral integration forms who we are and how we process thoughts about ourselves, and the world around us, into our beliefs, actions, and behaviors. Use Part IV below for assistance.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Download & Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd4
PART 5: DEFINING THE TRAUMATIZED MIND
A Mindful Dictionary of Trauma and Anxiety
Dictionary of trauma, neuroscience and other terms used in this series.. See EXTRA - Companion Glossaries- below for more terminology by topic.
HOMEPAGE | DOWNLOAD
Download and Share: https://bit.ly/healptsd5
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
- PTSD Primer (PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Panic, Fear)
- Put the Neuro in Neuroscience (Neuroscience)
- Rewiring the Brain with Neuroplasticity (Brain)
- Embracing Self-Care - Wellness
- Mind Your Mindfulness - Mindfulness
- It’s the Thought that Counts - Thoughts
- Mind Over Matter - The Mind
- Psychology of the Mind - General Psychology
- Memory Holds All the Secrets - Memory Functions and Processes
Other Books and Self Care Guides
RIDING THE CRAZY TRAIN - New!
Understanding Your Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions
The only time we think about our feelings and emotions are when we are actively engaging with them. Like when you explode in anger, break down in tears, burst with joy, or die from embarrassment. And we don’t analyze these feelings for what they are. We don’t try to find meaning. When we feel bad, we judge and criticize ourselves, our actions, thoughts or behaviors. When we feel good, we can easily second guess ourselves, think we are undeserving or expect something to ruin it. When we feel indifferent, we can feel confused. We think, is there something wrong with me that I don’t care? And finally, when we lose control we can feel like we are riding the crazy train. But you know what? Everybody rides that train with you. Why? Because that is what our brains do. Your feelings and emotions matter. They mean something to you. They affect your life. They are a part of you. It’s normal. The secret is to own them and not let them own you. We do this with mindful self-care. Before we dig into what that even means, let’s hack the brain and understand what feelings and emotions are, where they come from and why they make you crazy.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/emocrazytrain
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
Understanding Your Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions
The only time we think about our feelings and emotions are when we are actively engaging with them. Like when you explode in anger, break down in tears, burst with joy, or die from embarrassment. And we don’t analyze these feelings for what they are. We don’t try to find meaning. When we feel bad, we judge and criticize ourselves, our actions, thoughts or behaviors. When we feel good, we can easily second guess ourselves, think we are undeserving or expect something to ruin it. When we feel indifferent, we can feel confused. We think, is there something wrong with me that I don’t care? And finally, when we lose control we can feel like we are riding the crazy train. But you know what? Everybody rides that train with you. Why? Because that is what our brains do. Your feelings and emotions matter. They mean something to you. They affect your life. They are a part of you. It’s normal. The secret is to own them and not let them own you. We do this with mindful self-care. Before we dig into what that even means, let’s hack the brain and understand what feelings and emotions are, where they come from and why they make you crazy.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/emocrazytrain
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
- Mind Over Matter - The Mind
- Psychology of the Mind - General Psychology
- It’s the Thought that Counts - Thoughts
- Anatomy of the Self (Self and Identity)
UNRAVELING CHAOS IN THE ADHD MIND
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A Navigational Guide for Parents, Kids and Adults New to ADHD.
Learn about the ADHD brain, what it means to live with it or parent a child with it, how to harness the benefits while managing the symptoms, and what you can do to ensure a successful, productive life. Written by an ADHD Mom parenting an ADHD child.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/adhdminds
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
Website | Homepage | Download
A Navigational Guide for Parents, Kids and Adults New to ADHD.
Learn about the ADHD brain, what it means to live with it or parent a child with it, how to harness the benefits while managing the symptoms, and what you can do to ensure a successful, productive life. Written by an ADHD Mom parenting an ADHD child.
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/adhdminds
ASSOCIATED GLOSSARIES
The following associated glossaries are from my collection of defined terms that are companion resources for my books.
DEFINING THE BRAIN - GLOSSARY HOME
- ADHD Primer - ADHD Primer for Our New Club Members
- Focus on Your Attention - Focus and Attention
- Motivate Your Reward Center - Rewards and Motivation
- Rewiring Your Brain - Neuroplasticity
- It’s the Thought that Counts - Thoughts
- Mind Over Matter - The Mind
- Psychology of the Mind - General Psychology
- Embracing Self-Care - Wellness
- Mind Your Mindfulness - Mindfulness
SECRETS OF THE HEART
Defining and Understanding the Meaning of Attraction, Lust, Affection, Love, and Sex.
Written from various academic perspectives including psychology, philosophy, mythology, biology, neuroscience, theology, and psychology. Full of sultry romance, the science of love and sex and, for the curious, some even hotter kinky sex.
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BONUS MATERIAL
A BIT OF EROTICA FLOWING FROM MY PEN
Romance and Erotic Poetry Collection (Warning: explicit content)
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DEFINING LOVE AND SEX
Glossary of Dating, Relationships, and Sex (and Kinky Sex!)
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Defining and Understanding the Meaning of Attraction, Lust, Affection, Love, and Sex.
Written from various academic perspectives including psychology, philosophy, mythology, biology, neuroscience, theology, and psychology. Full of sultry romance, the science of love and sex and, for the curious, some even hotter kinky sex.
Homepage | Download
BONUS MATERIAL
A BIT OF EROTICA FLOWING FROM MY PEN
Romance and Erotic Poetry Collection (Warning: explicit content)
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/BitOfErotica
DEFINING LOVE AND SEX
Glossary of Dating, Relationships, and Sex (and Kinky Sex!)
Homepage | Download
Share: https://bit.ly/definingloveandsex
