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Neuroplasticity, Part II – The Teenage Brain

Jun 30, 2019Howard Bell1 CommentNeuroplasticity, Science of SELF™Amygdala, Axons, Meditation exercise, Neuroplasticity, Rehabilitation

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next blog I will discuss aspects of the teenage brain and why the SELF ProgramTM was designed for this age group.” In this blog, I engage in the discussion of the teenage brain. When it comes to the human brain, talking about the teenage or adolescent

The Science of SELF™ – Neuroplasticity, Part I

May 30, 2019Howard BellNeuroplasticity, Science of SELF™Adult neuroplasticity, DNA, Life science, Meditation exercise, Neurons, Neuroplasticity, Rehabilitation, Self-story

In my last blog, I stated that “in the upcoming blogs, I will discuss each of the science concepts, the positive attitudes, and skills in more depth.” In this blog, I introduce the first of four blogs about neuroplasticity, a science that forms part of the foundation of the SELF Empowerment Program™ (SELF™). Neuroplasticity is

The Science of SELF™, Part I

Oct 10, 2018Howard BellScience of SELF™Amygdala, Attention skills, Brain, Brain-body interface, Epigenetics, Grit, Growth mindset, Life science, Neuroplasticity, Positive attitudes, Self-story, Stereotype threat, Teachable, Tools for success, Working memory

In my last blog, I stated that “In the next blog series, I will talk about some of the science that forms the foundation of the SELF™ Program.” In this blog, I introduce the three science concepts that form the foundation of the SELF Empowerment Program™ (SELF™). I arrived at the three science concepts that form the

MY STORY, MY SELF™, PART IV

Jul 30, 2018Howard Bell2 CommentsSELF™ Origin Story

In my last blog, I discussed my challenges and triumphs in middle and high school, and how they helped to shape my thinking about how to help at-risk students. In this blog, I talk about how I came to understand that the stories we tell about ourselves and the world help determine our chances for

My Story, My SELF™, Part III

May 12, 2018Howard Bell4 CommentsSELF™ Origin Story

In my last blog, I discussed challenges in school I was able to overcome because others opened doors for me and I was willing to work hard after the doors were opened. In this blog, I talk about challenges and triumphs in middle and high school, and how they helped to shape my thinking about

My story, my SELF™, Part II

Mar 7, 2018Howard Bell2 CommentsSELF™ Origin Story

In my last blog I discussed choices my parents made that allowed me to live and have a chance for a successful life. In this blog I talk about challenges in school I overcome because others opened doors for me and I was willing to work hard after the doors were opened. At the end

My Story, My SELF™

Jan 15, 2018Howard Bell5 CommentsSELF™ Origin Story

When I was two months old I was on life support. My temperature was 108 degrees. The doctors told my parents they could end my life…since the most they could hope for was a child with stunted growth and severe brain damage. My parents chose to continue life support. Their decision to ignore the doctor’s