As we begin a new year of programming, we owe a special thanks to you. Because of your support, we’ve had over 3,000 practitioners from 120 countries on each of our teleseminar calls. Your support of our programs made us successful beyond anything we dreamed possible. And it’s also because of your support that we […]
Here’s to the Cloud
My New Year’s resolution for 2011 is to get into the cloud. What does that mean? Cloud technology refers to the internet. Because of the cloud, you can connect to information virtually using a number of different devices, such as multiple desktops, laptops or smart phones. In the cloud, you are no longer limited to […]
Mindfulness and the Re-Integration of Soldiers: the Coming Home Project
In past blogs, I’ve mentioned the use of mindfulness in military pre-deployment training. As this process is in its infancy, there are many service people who will never come across mindfulness training as part of their military experience. One organization that is trying to rectify this gap, at least upon reentry into civilian life, is […]
What’s Happening in the Brain During Meditation?
We’ve talked a lot about meditation for general health and even for neuroplasticity. And yet . . . . . . have you ever been curious about what is actually happening in the brain during meditation? This was addressed by a recent study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Jim Lagopoulos, PhD, […]
Mindfulness and the Practitioner: How to bring our "best self" to our work
Some kids dream of being professional athletes or walking on the moon, but for many of us, it was the act of healing that motivated us entering the health and mental health professions. But this doesn’t mean there aren’t days when we wouldn’t rather be on the moon than treating a particularly challenging patient. Or […]