This breakthrough book presents, for the first time, the scientific
underpinnings of the unconscious. Whereas clinical psychologists embrace
the world of the mind and neuroscientists examine the physiology of the
brain, neither approach alone can adequately explain the magnificent
nuances of this remarkable organ or the realm of the unconscious. Here
Dr. Joseph, an internationally recognized expert in the fields of both
neuroscience and clinical psychology, weds these two seemingly disparate
disciplines into one, generating one of the most astonishing books of
our time. He offers compelling stories that show the extent to which
humans are unaware of the intense power of our right brains and limbic
systems. Although our left brain devises seemingly rational reasons for
our choices and behavior, most of us have barely any conception of the
stranger that lurks within our right brain. When we humans select a mate
or act in a self-defeating manner at work or at home, what forces are
truly at play? Why are so many people stunned that they repeatedly end
up in destructive relationships? According to Dr. Joseph, the
experiences of our childhood are etched onto the very circuitry of our
brains and can profoundly influence our decisions on an unconscious
level for the rest of our lives. He explicates how our inner Child,
Parent, and Adult struggle to gain mastery of our choices. He further
demonstrates how these inner forces trigger our defense mechanisms,
keeping us in the dark about our true motivations. The revelations of
this book will forever change the course of clinical psychology and
neuropsychology. By merging clinical psychology and neuroscience, two
antagonistic yet complementary disciplines, Dr. Joseph blazes a new path
illuminating the most intriguing workings of the deepest recesses of our
minds.
