Brains on Purpose™
A look at the process of conflict resolution through the lens of neuroscience. Looks at mediation, negotiation, and persuasion.
Author: Stephanie West Allen, "a nonpracticing lawyer with high ideaphoria," practiced law in California and was manager of professional development at a large Denver firm. Now she consults with lawyers and law firms. She has expertise in mediation and has written books and articles on workplace and professional issues. She also authors Idealawg.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz is a research psychiatrist at the School of Medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles and one of the world’s leading experts in neuroplasticity.
Blawg Related Categories: Alternative Dispute Resolution • Consultant
Recent Posts from Brains on Purpose™
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Applications being accepted for Penn's annual Neuroscience Boot Camp
Want to learn more about neuroscience? This event being held August 1 through 11, 2010, may be a good fit for you. What's Neuroscience Boot Camp? From the Web site: Neuroscience is increasingly relevant to…
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Hear an interview of the author of BUDDHA'S BRAIN tomorrow
Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom is a book I have been reading, enjoying, and recommending to colleagues. This morning the book came to my attention twice (in addition to seeing…
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Some short podcasts from the 2009 NeuroLeadership Summit at UCLA
I got back late this week from the NeuroLeadership Summit with a strong need for a nap. The days were long and the presentations many. I hope to blog about some of the programs soon.…
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Scent of fairness in the air? Mediation running hot or cold? The importance of subtle environmental cues
Not only do the people in the room affect the outcome of a mediation, but the room itself may, too. How much attention do you pay to the little things in the conflict resolution setting?…
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Next week watch for posts from the NeuroLeadership Summit
I will be attending the NeuroLeadership Summit next week at UCLA. The list of scheduled speakers is excellent and includes Marco Iacoboni, Daniel Siegel, Matthew Lieberman, Jonah Lehrer, Yi-Yuan Tang, and Jeffrey Schwartz, all of…
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Conflict resolution through artistry: Music, painting, and shadow puppets
Seems in Indonesia, many imaginative dispute resolution and peacemaking approaches are used. From "Healing conflicts through artistic endeavor" (Jakarta Post): Harmony among individuals, tribes, peoples, religions, living things and the environment is believed to be…
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Another gift from the Internet
Speaking of music and mediation which I was last post, you may watch the entire Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus at the 2009 World Science Festival by clicking here. More videos…
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iPods in mediation? More on the power of music
In my ongoing research into the use of music in mediation (see past posts here), I am frequently reminded of the power of music to shift our moods and thoughts, and change our behaviors. It…
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Now you see my frown, now you don't: What you get is not always what you see
Not a day goes by that I am not reminded several times of the importance of being self-aware, as a mediator, as a party, as a citizen. Much goes on out of our awareness and…
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Watch a video: "The mind is not what the brain does"
In this video, Doctors Jeffrey Schwartz and Henry Stapp discuss the difference between the mind and the brain. Jeff, of course, is an expert in neuroplasticity and Dr. Stapp is a quantum physicist. Click for…