Educating people on practical brain science is one of the most important objectives of the Amen Clinics and Mindworks Press. From families to professionals, students to teachers, and children to parents, the Amen Clinic Department of Education exists to develop educational materials regarding the brain and how it relates to human behavior. It is our goal to reach every person with the hope of fostering healthier and happier living in the lives we touch.
Here is what some have had to say about Making a Good Brain Great – School Course:
“The subjects presented in this course changed the way I see and treat my brain!” – David Robarge – 11th Grade Student
“I loved this class! It has opened doors for me. I think that everyone should take this course!” - Emily Magnusen – 10th Grade Student
“I am really impressed with this curriculum and the positive and engaged responses from the students.” - Deb Lockwood – Teacher
“This course was hands-down the most important and enjoyable [course] I have ever taken!” - Chris Torrey – 11th Grade Student
“I think that this course is the best class you can ever take! You can take so much information from it and you can do so much with it. Now I can realize when I am harming my brain, and I know how to help my brain! I now know how to correct my ANT's (Automatic Negative Thoughts), and how I can behave better by realizing what part of the brain I am using! The best thing I learned is that this is your one and only brain, so you need to take care of it right now!” - Rebecca Plourde – 9th Grade Student
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[DVD] Which Brain Do You Want?
$49.95Which Brain Do You Want? - The proof every person must see about drugs, alcohol and the brain!
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Daniel G. Amen, M.D., Executive Producer
SEE FOR YOURSELF on DVD how drugs and alcohol damage your brain . . .
Meet five young people from different backgrounds, with different levels of substance abuse, including two who chose to stay clear of drugs or alcohol.
Hear their stories and learn about the impact their choices have had on the quality of their lives.
Next, look at the scans of their brains. See for yourself how their choices – good or bad – have affected the health of their brains.
The candid conversations between these young people and Dr. Amen are revealing. They want to know if it's too late . . . and they want another chance . . . now that they realize they DO have a choice.
The question echoes in their ears . . . Which Brain Do You Want? -
The Brain and Behavior Course (for CE / CME credits)
$379.95A Comprehensive Clinical Home Study Course on the Neurobiology of Everyday Life (25 CE/CME Credits)
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
The brain is involved in every thing you do. When your brain works right, you work right and when your brain has trouble, you have trouble in your life.
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Developing an intimate knowledge of neuroscience is essential to understanding others and having the best life possible.
The Brain and Behavior is an entertaining, practical, 15-week, master’s-level university course taught by Dr. Amen. It's filled with practical neuroscience to make you a better clinician and a more effective person.
Dr. Amen has a unique teaching gift, enabling him to take complex material and make it easy to understand and apply to everyday life. The lessons learned from Amen Clinics sophisticated brain imaging studies -- the world’s largest database of brain SPECT imaging studies related to behavior -- provide the foundation for this comprehensive course. -
The Brain and Behavior Course
$279.95A Comprehensive Clinical Home Study Course on the Neurobiology of Everyday Life
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.The brain is involved in every thing you do. When your brain works right, you work right and when your brain has trouble, you have trouble in your life.
Developing an intimate knowledge of neuroscience is essential to understanding others and having the best life possible.
The Brain and Behavior is an entertaining, practical, 15-week, master’s-level university course taught by Dr. Amen. It's filled with practical neuroscience to make you a better clinician and a more effective person.
Dr. Amen has a unique teaching gift, enabling him to take complex material and make it easy to understand and apply to everyday life. The lessons learned from Amen Clinics sophisticated brain imaging studies -- the world’s largest database of brain SPECT imaging studies related to behavior -- provide the foundation for this comprehensive course.
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Secrets of Successful Students
$18.95Students who are struggling in school, or excellent students who want to become more effective: this book is for you! To go from being an average student in high school, to graduating “Summa Cum Laude” with highest honors from college and second in his medical school class, Dr. Amen understands what it takes to change habits and find success in school. He has outlined these principles in The Secrets of Successful Students, and now he’s sharing these "secrets" with you.
Parents: Read New Skills for Frazzled Parents to learn how to optimize parenting skills that involve discipline, positive reinforcement and goal setting. Help your child be the best they can in school with helpful study tips. This product combination is beneficial for the whole family!
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What I Learned from a Penguin
$12.95A Rhyming Story about How to Help People Change and Think Positive!
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. and Jesse PayneThis children’s rhyming book is based on a true story as experienced by Dr. Amen himself. One day, while watching a penguin named Fat Freddy perform in a stunt show at a local amusement park, he was astonished to see the penguin perform so well.
Frustrated by his own son’s behavior, Dr. Amen decided to talk with the trainer after the show to find out how she got the penguin to follow all of her directions. Through clever rhyme and story telling, the trainer shares with Dr. Amen the power of positive reinforcement.
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