October 7, 2020 at 1:10 am I will have travelled 24 years since my last drink.......i was a bad alcoholic years ago........im very grateful for my sobriety.
It is such a pleasure to know that people like you really exist. I suffered from severe depression in last 20 years and on prolonged medication, and for last ten years practicing meditation. Only for last one year I could stop all my medication as I made absolutely sure of meditating for an hour every morning. It was absolutely enlightening to listen from such a passionate practitioner explaining the power and science of meditation. Salute.
Deep Insights into Mindfulness Navigation Study Guide 5:19 Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) Study 7:44 Drug Abuse vs ACE 8:35 Suicide vs ACE 9:42 Grim Prognosis 11:34 Hippocampus neurogenesis 12:30 Encoding new life experiences 13:36 Epigenetic Adapting 14:05 Depriving rats of maternal care (cont...) 14:19 Shutting off Stress Control 14:35 Stress as a toxin 15:08 PTSD Configuration 15:20 Maternal Care Restoration 15:55 Applying it to Recovery Patients 16:28 Time required for changes to stick 16:40 Quick recap 17:30 Shortcomings of Objectivity 18:05 Buddhist Technologies 18:18 Sorting out, understanding and use mental events for growth 18:53 Integrating Mindfulness into Recovery Programs 20:45 Meditation Brain Imaging 21:51 Power of sustained attention. After 4 and after 11 non continuous hours. 22:39 Brain repair 22:50 How it works 23:19 Enumerating and naming mental functions 23:34 Meaningful order 23:40 Morally weighing them 23:54 Bifurcated Categorization 24:22 Mind Modulation 26:36 Affect Ions 27:17 Normal circuitry functionality: Sobriety 28:55 Mind is everything
There is a hope for those who suffered and that’s the most important point of that lecture. Life can be fixed, turned around. Thank you for work you’ve done.
Turning around is just a way of accepting to continue living even without your works, your wants, your wishes being satisfied. Sadly speaking, it's really hard to accept the truth that you permanently lose something really important to you but you still pretend to be happy and continue to live.
@@SushilSingh that's just in case of you having no money. Money can free you from thinking and taking action. So in short, in the ideal condition, all we need is money.
A gentle loving wise presenter. I was soothed by his words. He has given me hope. "It's never too late to have a happy childhood" I have often said. Now I know why. Thank you David. Much gratitude.
Hello. I always say that "the first 50 years of childhood are the toughest". Ofcourse that started out with 30 then 40 and now 50. Thanks for sharing 🙃🙃
01.30.22 Thank you RU-vid for if not for your intelligent programming, I would not have seen this talk from six years ago. Huge thank you to Dr. David Hendricks for this share and I hope millions of lives will be forever changed. I've always believed that those who experienced adversities are the best to share their experiences and influenced change because of what they've gone through and how they've risen above their adversities. I've been blessed with what I would say minor adversities in my life and I've chosen to help influenced young kids because they have so much to offer to themselves and others. To everyone of us who comes across this incredibly wonderful talk, let's share.
Close, I think it was 5/8 but haven't gotten thru the pain as my brother mostly & mom sometimes still abuse me emotionally & verbally AND we all have our addictions mostly from my dad's abuse who finally died about 10 years ago. I'm a mess!!!
My heart goes to all adults living with such painful scars.. God, thru friends and His creations, will heal you, especially when you allow them too. Let us not do our very best NOT to perpetuate these crimes to our future generations but instead instill the legacy of LOVE.
Luke 14:26 'if anyone come to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes their own lives, such a person cannot be my disciple' such loving expressed. Amen
You can tell he's been through so much, but has turned into such a caring, empathetic, smart human being. A person who is actually helping other people.
Fantastic! He eloquently verbalizes so many things that have worked for me in 12 step recovery. The importance of helping others is paramount to learning and reinforcing that I have value!
Many are all looking for relief from something. This eloquent heartfelt share brings much value pointing to Clinical Hypnosis as a route to that life changing relief a possibility when all other attempts lead to disappointment. Thank you for your strength and paying your discovery forward!
You're correct David! ACE: I have all eight, before the age 14. I suffered for years after, with all the negative results, until I went to college and took two years of psychology, while also embracing faith and spirituality. Such as your experience, I rewired my own brain. I found compassion - I cry for others, but never for myself. As you might see, I am very self oriented and wanted to talk about me. However, I felt it was important to tell my story, which is similar to yours. Married 30 years, my wife had the same experience in her life. We have two mentally healthy children - We were very careful to keep traumatic events from our children, but when the time was right, we educated them on many things. We prepared them.
@Roman R: The right time is called, "The Age of Reasoning" - When a child can not only, tell right from wrong, but can also understand the "why",... it is right or wrong and appreciate consequences of their actions. it can be complex and guidance for parents may be required.
@@romanr7948 right and wrong is subjective based on your social and cultural upbringing, it's really a combination of the collective experience of your immediate surroundings, how does one determine the age of reasoning out of curiosity, cuz that brain is adoptable that's why you get kids that a super geniuses perform high functionaly through society but if you flip the coin of super genius and transfer that same child in an environment where " parents or cares" are presenting a veiw of the world that's not functionally realistic when the child then moves to open world where there are no set rules that I think innately creates trauma in children, let me know you thoughts this could be gold or bin material 🤠
8 out of 8 for myself also at too young of an age. It is so sad how many of us grew up in agony..never knowing we were never truly alone in our pain. Someone somewhere was being treated the same or worse. Breaking the cycle for your children is incredibly brave and will effect the dynamice of your family line for generations to come. Sending love❤
Meditation is good of course , it is a part of the healing process .I am usually good after a short 10-15 minute meditation.I need stimulation to satiate my brain, to keep him oiled and functioning. I also talk to GOD daily just like I would talk to a person but of course with reverence, through Yeshua . I trust the wisdom of the BIBLE , The wisdom of GOD. I just love the Proverbs. So be it!
I think of what Paul said about physical exercise, "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." I have used meditation and found some benefit in it. But, my life, heart, and brain were transformed by the love of Christ.
Keep going that way... and the very best time to do it is: at about 3 to 4 am. Some will tell you that the spirit hour any time after midnight. I ended up having a Spiritual experience that changed my life for the better. And at that time, I would just pray as learnt in my religion. But that night, I decided to go straight to God with my own words... and it all began to happen. After that, I learnt TM and I managed to Transcend...and I have experienced a place I can not describe. I also began to stop feeling my arms and I was told not to do it anymore, but someone told me more recently that it actually is a good thing... Not sure, but I have been tempted to do TM again.
What a masterclass ♥️ there are true angels out there in the world, watching this video while feeling hopeless about life was a tremendous input towards a better perspective! Thank you deeply Dr David Hendricks and everyone who participated in the making of this presentation!
Love your self, trust yourself, spoil yourself in healthy ways, take you time to enjoy something you like , be not so social unless you want to , realise you have a right to happiness and to get it , respect your self , take loving care of you , you are your own best friend , God does helps profoundly and can be trusted , make good memories , you are what you think you are …you are good and marvellous !
Fantastic talk, i spent 2 years practicing meditation, regularly going to church (Parent?) and prayer. It really helped heal my child hood trauma. His explanation of the science behind it has really crystallized what i was unconciously doing. I would recommend John Bradshaw too. It seems i've still got a lot more work to do. Fantastic talk👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Thank you!
I am humbled by this man and the support given by his wife and the huge amount of love and effort to research and share with them selvesAnd further dedicate his research to the many people they love and support others out of the darkness they find themselves. Thank you, Your talk was given in a very understandable, loving and personal way. Dr Dave Cleveland also As Dr Dae Shan
Karen, I love mindfulness which is why I do meditation and Tai Chi. According to scientific evidence Tai Chi prevents all drug treatments and all diseases and illnesses associated with age. We're often controlled by our thoughts, mindfulness gives us control of our mind instead of our mind controling us.
This doctor is right on the money I HAD fibromyalgia until I changed the mind from anger to peace with the help of meditation hard work it is but once you get it IT WORKS free your mind from hate and have positive thoughts and remember to breath this was the thing that started to heal me I was in fight or flight mode forgetting to breath . What you think you become !
Buddhist thought is not "what you think you become." It is what you become RESULTS from what you think. There is a difference. No matter how much I think I am a tomato, I will not become a tomato. If I think I am a tomato, I will become something different than if I think I am an entertainment professional, but that doesn't mean I will become a tomato..
Wow. My lord have mercy; that has got to be the best Ted talk I have ever heard! Deeply and splendidly profound in its transcendence, relevance and sagacity. How Buddha-ful! I feel truly blessed for having heard this; unlike any other; this is something else. Cheers.
I love stuff like this bro.. life really is a journey.. don’t give up during those painfully depressing and dreadful moments life brings upon you.. one day at a time.. it does get better, change does come..
Thank you for this video. It has the potential to lead to the healing of anyone who views it. What a beautiful gift! I think it's also worth while taking a look at the work of Gabor Mate, Rupert Spira, Peter Gerlach, Tom Campbell. Their findings and methods fit well with this understanding of epigenetics. I wish you all great success!
Thanks. If you feel meditation is not working out for you, you may be quitting so soon. Just try to sit still each day especially when you are tired or has something on your mind. Have faith which means let whatever may come in these sessions come in. Meditation creates a bridge from your mind to your subconscious mind. You’ll know it when meditation is starting to affect your old habits and emotions.
I totally agree with this talk! I used to have issues with thinking everyone was thinking negatively towards me or mad at me but I’m getting better towards thinking this way. I still have a lot of anger towards my family but just like he said in this talk I have to rewire my brain and instead of getting angry all the time and thinking negatively about them, I need to get out of the situation and start thinking positively about them. Then I will try to rewire my brain. Also meditation helps a lot! Thank you TED for releasing this and all helpful videos!
Me too, so glad I found this. I tried meditation and everything this dr said has been true for me. I wish i could get others I know to try it for their addictions addictions
what a GREAT MAN! I am waiting for your book avidly. many thanks for your lecture.and the BUDDHIST GIFT TO HUMANITY... that's we need right here right now in this troubled world that reached its impasse.
Not boaring. Pure intuition knowledge adding the other. Love the compassion for truth !! You care. This is how talks get my attention !!!! Sadly we are sinners all day at church. Think about that one. This guy is more on the ball than medical, due to $$$.
Luke 14:26 'if anyone come to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes their own lives, such a person cannot be my disciple' such loving expressed. Amen
Vipassana originates in Burma brought to india and the rest of the world by Goenkaji . Its not Tibetan despite being taught in Tibetan monasteries alongside other forms of meditation. The Dr and his wife wouldnt have had to go to all the trouble of translating works in sanskrit for Vipassana , they could just do 10 days in an ashram
The last part of Dr Hendricks presentation has me thinking of taking a cry day, which i find quite helpful when things are out of my control around me. This amazed me how thorough his explanations are of brain and mind wiring. It is also shocking I've managed to do some intense mental and emotional strategies while learning ways to implement trauma reversal therapy treatment on myself. I have to admit there is nothing more extroadornary to experience the epidemic changes in your mind and body. What i do not recommend is ever attempting this on your own without any ability of self discipline or internal compassing i suppose i could say. I am listening to this a few more times as Dr Hendricks has a way of words. I of course am having to revise my speach again but only by a few words instead of whole paragraphs. Gained academia and education to help me more.
As one who has suffered for the effects of major childhood trauma and whom has an intermediate background in the field of Psychology, I just want to say IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME SOMEONE SAID PUBLICLY THAT THIS SHIT WORKS!!! (I know it's been known for awhile among scholars but it's still hardly the mainstream theory/treatment method). I've been trying to explain this theory I've had to the medical persons who have treated me for addiction, but many simply refer me to AA or NA with NO mention of seeking mental health treatment for my trauma. This was an amazing video, Dr. Hendricks I commend you and admire your intellect and the transformation you have gone through. Furthermore I want to thank you for doing what I've wanted to do for so long: educating people on the nature of trauma, it's correlation with addiction to chemicals and other negative vices, and attempting to convince others of a better treatment method than I've received in the over 20 institutions I've been in. I truly believe that a massive amount of pain and suffering is caused due to childhood trauma, not just for the victim, but for everyone who interacts with him or her until they heal; because what most people don't know is that just because it happened so long ago, doesn't mean the victim is over it. The victims will often cause pain to others, commit crimes, etc. not because they are bad, but because they were conditioned in a manner that leaves them in a constant state of fear, pain, sadness, anger, or otherwise. Anyways thanks. Peace!
I had never put thought or consideration for meditation at any point once until i adopted it recently in my self seeking journey. Listening to the academic interpretation of this brings an extreme sense of understanding to exactly what I have been meaning to know. Mindful meditation has been a thrilling experience such that I may not need to seek alcohol or any other form of substance to help as a coping mechanism. It is better to spend some good blissful time in the present moment in my own head than outside distractions. Thank you for this timely insight. Getting that safe spot while meditating takes a while and has been a struggle. Time takes time too I will get there eventually.
I have never believed in meditation until this doctor showed how it interferes with the brain on a physical level. I'm not a man of blind faith and thisvideo just switched my lights on. By the way, the pork roast I'm cooking right now smells amazing.
The Creator, almighty has done all infrastructure for unconditional and ultimate love of mankind. Buddha's philosophy and techniques ascertained, after study by presenter will no doubt help overcome situations of this kind. The application and practice is key. Studies and analysis of mind will bring more positive results to overcome some of the present social issues and crisis faced. Many thanks and appreciations for the Dr for his application and practice for wellbeing of mankind 🙏
It is amazing though how strong and flexible a person can become when they use meditation instead of medication to heal their childhood wounds! After a tremendously painful childhood, I became very grateful to have experienced the huge wisdom builder of childhood abuse by a parent and an uncle! If I hadn't gone through that and survived, I never would have been strong enough to get through the experience of one of my son's assisted suicide. It's really true that "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger!"
What a loving and impactful approach this couple takes to helping their clients. I am helping a friend through PTSD and substance abuse and I agree that the only way to reverse the damage is to provide loving and supportive experiences for an extended time. This is probably why so many treatments are unsuccessful, because it takes intimate social connections to reverse years of emotional abuse and neglect. Maybe we can start by spreading kindness to all we meet, to ease the unknown pain of those around us.
Dr Hendricks is very knowledgeable and in touch with what we need to become whole and content as abused, neglected, and addicted souls. I wish I could've held onto something at my 5 years of sobriety because I relapsed due to an avalanche of very unfortunate circumstances back in 2010. I had a disc that had an annular tear which caused immense pain and 12 weeks of immobility which led to a disc removal in 2013, a massive financial crisis that led to me closing my business of 10 years, my move from my home state to a strange state, my son moving to college, my divorce, and 4 major deaths in my family. And those were the main unbearably traumatic events. There were many more on top of those. When in the throws of so many things at once in a society that doesn't have the resources or knowledge that it requires to help people that come from abuse and have to face catastrophic events, it's almost impossible to stay sober or maintain any clarity. Even those who have thousands of dollars to spend on treatment don't get adequate care. No wonder so many fall through the massive cracks of a society that blames the addict. No wonder people give up. They never stand a chance.
what a breath of fresh air that presentation was. I would have appreciated a description of their intervention. He explained well the methodology\approach but not exactly how the intervention is carried out.
Basically, it is to meditate. After a few weeks of daily meditation, observe your thoughts, especially your reactions to experiences. Accentuate the positive reactions and attenuate the negative ones (Uncle Remus). Never discontinue daily meditation practice. There are several types(methods) of meditation. Mantra Yoga is based on a running a series of sounds thru the mind and is easy to learn. Pranayama is used to prepare the mind for the meditation session. Zen is another method but harder to master but I think it is what Buddhists use. Meditation can make life enjoyable beyond words.
Many many thanks for sharing this with the world. I hope its gonna reach millions of people and that the most of them really start to integrate it. Meditation changed my life in exactly the way you explain it. How is the place called where you and your wife went to in Tibet? Can you recommend places for training mindfulness there? I appreciate any recommendation.
As I am searching for a video about Buddhism to teach to my 6th graders and I find this video of you! Joel and I are currently teaching in the Dominican Republic. So good to see your face and to be reminded of your wisdom on this topic.
