Summary of Daniel J. Siegel's Brainstorm

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 Adolescence is a period of great challenge for both adolescents and the adults who support them. These myths about adolescence are not true, and they can make life more difficult for everyone involved.

#2 The third myth is that growing up during adolescence requires moving from dependence on adults to total independence from them. While there is a natural and necessary push toward independence from the adults who raised us, adolescents still benefit from relationships with adults.

#3 This book is about understanding and nurturing the essential features of adolescence to bring the most health and happiness into the world regardless of what age we are.

#4 The four qualities of the adolescent mind are novelty seeking, social engagement, increased emotional intensity, and creative exploration. There are changes in the brain that support these qualities, which help us push back against the status quo and create new ways of being in the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Feb 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669352037

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Insights on Daniel J. Siegel MD's Brainstorm

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Adolescence is a period of great challenge for both adolescents and the adults who support them. These myths about adolescence are not true, and they can make life more difficult for everyone involved.

#2

The third myth is that growing up during adolescence requires moving from dependence on adults to total independence from them. While there is a natural and necessary push toward independence from the adults who raised us, adolescents still benefit from relationships with adults.

#3

This book is about understanding and nurturing the essential features of adolescence to bring the most health and happiness into the world regardless of what age we are.

#4

The four qualities of the adolescent mind are novelty seeking, social engagement, increased emotional intensity, and creative exploration. There are changes in the brain that support these qualities, which help us push back against the status quo and create new ways of being in the world.

#5

The brain changes of adolescence offer both risk and opportunity. How we navigate the waters of adolescence as young individuals on the journey or as adults walking with them can help guide the ship that is our life into dangerous places or into exciting adventures.

#6

The essence of the adolescent brain changes is that it is full of emotional spark, which is the result of the four features of adolescence: novelty seeking, social engagement, emotional intensity, and creative exploration.

#7

The essence of living well during adolescence and throughout adulthood is Emotional Spark, Social Engagement, Novelty, and Creative Explorations.

#8

The inside-out approach to adolescent development involves understanding your own or others’ inner workings to understand the outer behaviors of yourself and others. It helps you understand who you are and how to create the life you want.

#9

The push toward independence, the drive for reward, and the passion for novelty are all fundamental features of adolescence. These are the forces that help create positive outcomes in life.

#10

You can learn the steps to make your brain more integrated and to strengthen