You Can Control Your Stress

Learn how stress affects your brain and body, and how you can control it effectively in the long-term.

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-stress-affects-your-brain-madhumita-murgia Stress isn't always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you're playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it's continuous, it actually begins to change your brain.

The Now and How: Greater Awareness Through Gestalt Therapy

The Now and How: Greater Awareness Through Gestalt Therapy

Learn about gestalt therapy, a mindfulness-based form of therapy developed by German psychiatrist Fritz Perls. This existential therapy emphasises the now and how of our experience as a means of developing greater personal awareness and meaningful contact in relationships. I explore the basic tenets of gestalt and explain why this form of therapy can be beneficial and growth-promoting for you.

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