Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is an integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuro-scientist, and a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health and serves as a director of research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She lives in Los Angeles.

“Living from the Soul offers an opportunity to deepen your connection to your soul. Dr. Lavretsky shares a vast range of healing and spiritual practices from her award- winning research of wisdom traditions.”

• Preface1 Finding My Soul’s Path 2 In Search of the Soul Connection3 Benefits of Knowing Your Soul 4 Learning to Speak the Soul’s Language5 The Science of Self-Regulation6 Developing Intuition and Inner Guidance 7 Dealing with Trauma from a Soul’s Perspective 8 Building Resilience with Mind-Body Medicine 9 Whole Person Health: Lessons from Ancient Healing Practices10 The Role of Beauty and Expressive Arts 11 Our Bodies Are of the Earth andSouls Are of Heaven: Connecting with Nature 12 The Promise and Perils of Psychedelics13 The Evolution of Consciousness Is upon Us14 Technology from a Soul Perspective 15 Spiritual Emergencies16 Is There a Happy Death? Epilogue Acknowledgments NotesBibliographyIndex

Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is an integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuro-scientist, and a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health and serves as a director of research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She lives in Los Angeles.

“Living from the Soul offers an opportunity to deepen your connection to your soul. Dr. Lavretsky shares a vast range of healing and spiritual practices from her award- winning research of wisdom traditions.”

• Preface1 Finding My Soul’s Path 2 In Search of the Soul Connection3 Benefits of Knowing Your Soul 4 Learning to Speak the Soul’s Language5 The Science of Self-Regulation6 Developing Intuition and Inner Guidance 7 Dealing with Trauma from a Soul’s Perspective 8 Building Resilience with Mind-Body Medicine 9 Whole Person Health: Lessons from Ancient Healing Practices10 The Role of Beauty and Expressive Arts 11 Our Bodies Are of the Earth andSouls Are of Heaven: Connecting with Nature 12 The Promise and Perils of Psychedelics13 The Evolution of Consciousness Is upon Us14 Technology from a Soul Perspective 15 Spiritual Emergencies16 Is There a Happy Death? Epilogue Acknowledgments NotesBibliographyIndex