Minding the Brain by Laura Viner, PhD; Jesse Viner, MD
Why do many young adults struggle to build healthy independent lives, even after mental health treatment? Minding the Brain answers this by focusing on emerging adulthood (ages 18-29), a time when identity, relationship patterns, and self-regulation are still forming — and the brain is especially capable of change. The book presents a trauma-informed, research-based model combining developmental psychology, neuroscience, psychotherapy, strength-based strategies, and wellness medicine. It explains how to harness neuroplasticity, heal from trauma and loss, rewire disrupted brain networks, and foster resilience. With real-world case studies, clinical tools, and theory grounded in decades of experience, the book teaches how multidisciplinary interventions — from family therapy to life skills training — can support emerging adults toward self-integration and lasting growth.
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Author Bio:
Dr. Laura Viner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with emerging adults, trauma, and neurobiological approaches to treatment.
Dr. Jesse Viner, MD, brings psychiatric expertise along with the medical perspective to mental health in young adulthood.