Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Siegel is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm, Mind, and, with Tina Payne Bryson, The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. He is also the author of the bestsellers Mindsight and, with Mary Hartzell, Parenting from the Inside Out. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, with welcome visits from their adult son and daughter.
"Integrating ancient contemplative practice with contemporary
neuroscience and psychotherapy, Dan Siegel removes the veil on the
mysteries of the interface between mind, brain and relationships
with novel and profound descriptions of how we become who we are,
what makes things go wrong and how all of us can achieve optimal
well being by using our capacity for attention to change the very
structure and function of our brains. Weaving the narrative of his
own life, his intellectual and clinical journey and the experiences
of his clients through his explanation of deep clinical theory and
sophisticated practice, he has written a book that reads like a
mystery novel."—Harville Hendrix, Ph. D., author of Getting The
Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
"Mindsight is a rare book. Rooted in groundbreaking scientific
research and searching professional practice, it is also a deeply
compassionate and human account of what it is to be human.
Mindsight has powerful lessons for doctors, parents and educators,
and for all of us who are trying to make sense of how we make sense
of things."—Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element: How Finding
Your Passion Changes Everything
"This exciting book reveals the secrets of the mind that we have
sought in Eastern and Western thought for 2000 years. How do we see
the mind and learn to tame it for a happier and healthier life?
Filled with engaging stories, Mindsight uses cutting edge science
and deep humanity to address the questions that we all have about
the mystery in our skull." –Natalie Goldberg, author of Old Friend
from Far Away and Writing Down the Bones
"In this brilliant and highly readable book, Dan Siegel combines
his prodigious knowledge of brain science, clinical psychology and
mindfulness with his immense capacity for original thinking to
develop a new and useful concept—mindsight. An intrepid navigator
of the vast sea inside us all, he maps the territory and offers
amazing insights into how to benefit from the journey. His work
will forever change the way we understand ourselves and our
relationships."—Dr. Mary Pipher, author of Seeking Peace:
Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World
"In his new, graceful, wise, creative, utterly approachable book,
Mindsight, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel integrates two of the most
important discoveries of our time: the cutting-edge research into
the brain functions relevant to understanding our emotions, and the
discovery that our brains are plastic and can grow and change
through properly guided mental activity. Through beautiful and
often remarkable case histories, he shows us the principles we can
use to better understand ourselves and, more often than we might
imagine, change our minds, brains, relationships, some lifelong
character traits, and even the course of some important mental
illnesses."—Norman Doidge, M.D., author of The Brain That Changes
Itself
"An extraordinary and practical wedding of neuroscience and
spiritual wisdom. Accessible and visionary, Mindsight is bound to
be a classic." –Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart
"Mindsight is a literary MRI: a mind-blowing book that will change
the way you think about the way you think."—Arianna Huffington
"Dr. Daniel Siegel is one of the most thoughtful, eloquent,
scientifically solid and reputable exponents of mind/body/brain
integration in the world today."—Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., author of
Wherever You Go, There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living
"A daring plan of action for a wiser and kinder life."—Diane
Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper' s Wife
"Right now, Dan Siegel is creating a stir among therapists
unmatched by any other in the field. Mindsight offers a fascinating
synthesis of his innovative ideas about the implications of the new
brain science for understanding relationships and the processes of
human change."—Richard Simon, Ph.D., editor, Psychotherapy
Networker
"Drawing upon and explaining the intricate workings of the brain,
Mindsight sets itself apart from other self-help books. Dr. Siegel
helps the reader understand how we can change our dysfunctional
habits of mind and become more flexible, adaptive, coherent,
energized, and stable. He helps us see that we can rewire our own
brains and become truly integrated, through personal understanding
and, most important, through meaningful relationships with others.
This is a must-read for anyone who wishes to have a happier, more
productive life."—Eugene Beresin, M.D., professor of psychiatry at
Harvard Medical School
"Mindsight is a seminal piece on bringing neuroscience to everyday
life, helping us to understand what can go awry in the mind so
that, armed with that knowledge, we will be better able to change.
The book is a wonderful journey from the mind through the brain and
the body and then back again. Siegel's use of elaborate personal as
well as patient stories makes us feel as though we are on a guided
tour with a friendly group of fellow travelers." —John J. Ratey,
M.D., author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise
and the Brain
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