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She is a fantastic storyteller, and counterclockwise is a fascinating story about the unexpected ways in which our minds and bodies are connected. Ellen langer shows based on over two decades of research on learning at harvard university, traditional education makes the. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international bestseller mindfulness, which has been translated into fifteen languages, and more than two hundred research articles. Langer explores how mindfulness can affect things like aging, creativity, and prejudice. The power of mindful learning is a bookshelf essential for educators. The only publication of this finding is in a chapter of a book edited by langer. She is the author of eleven books and more than two. Learn more about ellen s new book counterclockwise. Langer ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Her books written for general and academic readers include mindfulness and the power of mindful learning, and the forthcoming mindful creativity. Her credentials are about as unlimited as her theories and studies.
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Opening our minds to whats possible, instead of presuming impossibility, can lead to better healthat any age. Langer discusses the negative impact of mindsets on business and social relations, showing special concern for the elderly, who often suffer from learned helplessness and lack of options. Apr 01, 1989 ellen langer is a psychologist from harvard university who has spent much of her career researching the differences between mindfulness and mindlessness. Ellen langer is a professor in the psychology department at harvard university. Langer, including counterclockwise, on becoming an artist and many more. Ellen langer science of mindlessness and mindfulness the. Harvard university, department of psychology, 33 kirkland street cambridge, ma 028 contact. She is also coeditor of higher stages of development and beliefs, attitudes and decision making. This influential book based on the highly innovative findings of social psychologist dr. Mindfulness, 25th anniversary edition a merloyd lawrence book paperback. Encouraging the application of mindfulness to health, the author affirms that placebos and alternative.
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