The Christmas Tree Brain is my recent blog posting about an asynchronous macro-state of brain activity as measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG). It is based on the work of Dr. Dario Nardi. It is characterized by various brain regions firing at…
Few were surprised when the analysis of former NHL player Derek Boogaard revealed extensive brain damage and degeneration associated with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. The brain is not designed to take multiple traumatic hits and be unaffected by the damage. It…
Understanding personal strengths and cognitive style is an important part of being effective in our work, relationships, and communication. There are many tools and instruments that can be used to measure these strengths and preferences. Some measures, such as the…
There are many intriguing findings in The Neuroscience of Personality, Dr. Dario Nardi's book that reveals neural correlates associated with psychological type and personality. The macro or whole brain data are particularly interesting because they describe an overall brain state.…
What is a "Christmas Tree Brain?" Someone who likes to shop? Decorate the house? Take a limo ride to view the holiday lights? Actually, the Christmas Tree Brain is an asynchronous macro-state measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG). It is characterized by…
The MBTI Step III is a tool that describes an individual’s progress toward healthy type development. Psychological type is not a static label but a dynamic path leading toward maturity of the personality. At the Association for Psychological Type International…
Another NHL enforcer was found dead in what should be the prime of his life. Wade Belak was found dead in his Toronto apartment today, apparently due to suicide. He joins Derek Boogaard and Rick Rypien in hockey heaven. the…
Brain science has been one of the central topics in the scientific world in the last decade. This has been an exciting time for brain researchers. Thanks to PET, MEG,SPECT fMRI, and even EEG mapping techniques, many of the theories about…
One of the programs I attended at the APTi 2011 conference today was called Learning From Introverted and Extraverted Sensors. The presenter, Wendy Horikoshi, led the group through a variety of exercises demonstrating the difference between sensing and intuition. Although…
A primary focus of positive psychology is to help people identify and build on their unique strong points. Strengths are built-in capacities for certain thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Everyone possesses the full range of these assets, but the ability to draw…