Psychologist | Author | Speaker | Blogger / Teacher & Trainer Integrating the latest neuroscience with ancient wisdom for optimal brain-mind-body health.

Minneapolis, MN
Joined March 2013
Living in an either/or world adds to life's challenges and increases our suffering. Dualism offers a path to greater balance. Here's my latest blog: drdavidalter.com/blog/2022/1…
Seeking Solidarity in a Time of Division drdavidalter.com/blog/2020/1… Seeking Solidarity in a Time of Division – at Manhattan, NY
Beaver River Falls youtu.be/yk0NTW-9Slo via @YouTube Water. An ancient remedy for quieting raw nerves. Come on in. The water's fine, and safe, and refreshing...to mind, to heart, and for soothing your anxious spirit.
Step into this spring stream. Let it wash away worries and fears. Emerge feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Take care! youtu.be/DShIZHM-YIg
You and I have a Default Mode Network in our brains. Did you know it can be a powerful resource for getting unstuck, for making new discoveries, and for getting your life back on track? Read on to learn more. And re-tweet, if you choose. drdavidalter.com/blog/2020/4…
Feeling confined? Is cabin fever hitting? Learn to use your imagination to fly free. drdavidalter.com/window-on-o…
Spring, especially this year, is an opportunity to review where we are and begin again, with hope and the promise of better tomorrows. Enjoy and share. drdavidalter.com/blog/2020/4…
Creating new beginnings drdavidalter.com/window-on-o… – at Manhattan, NY
Don't get swallowed by the "under toad." Learn to manage anxieties and fears. drdavidalter.com/blog/2020/3…
Turning a Time of Anxiety into a Time of Connection drdavidalter.com/blog/2020/3… – at Manhattan, NY
The rates of perfectionism as a self-destructive mindset are exploding (300% increase in 25-years). What is going on? Do you subscribe to these beliefs? What can you do about them? drdavidalter.com #perfectionism #selfworth
The rate of perfectionism, a learned self-defeating attitude about one's undeserved place in the world, has tripled in 20 years. Read more about this self-destructive pattern. I just published The Imperfection of Perfectionism link.medium.com/XyrRqyLzRV.
"So long as we orient to happiness as a 'thing' to be acquired, we’ll never get it or keep it. Learn more about creating your personalized path to greater happiness in your life, by clicking here. drdavidalter.com/blog/2019/4…
The one common denominator that every client I have ever seen brings to their sessions is their unhappiness. But, happiness isn't what many think. Here's the link to discovering your personal happiness code. drdavidalter.com/blog/2019/4… #Happiness
Navigating through the shoals of relationship conflicts is challenging, but oh so rewarding. Here are three steps that help that link brain science to relationship health. drdavidalter.com/blog/2019/2…
The Imperfection of Perfectionism drdavidalter.com/blog/2019/3… – at Manhattan, NY
Perfectionism is growing ever-more common. Why? What is it? What are it's dangers? What can you do to soften or dispel it's grip on your life and soul? This week's blog delves into these questions. pih-mpls.com/the-imperfectio…