At first glance, we might tend to see mindfulness and politics as an unlikely pairing . . . . . . but after my conversation with US Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) the other night, I was reminded that there is at least one politician in office who makes it seem natural. Not only does he […]
Can Mindfulness Change How the Brain Processes Emotion?
We’d like to think it can, but what does the evidence show? A working definition of mindfulness is that it attentively and non-judgmentally focuses on present experiences. But does this actually affect anything in the brain? To find out, Jacqueline Lutz, from the psychiatry department at the University Hospital of Zurich, led a study investigating […]
Mindfulness and Bipolar Disorder . . . A Life Transformed
A few days ago, we posted a video to share how mindfulness can help patients suffering from anxiety disorders (if you haven’t seen the video yet, check it out here). But how else can we apply mindfulness in our work? What other patients could benefit from integrating mindfulness into their lives? Today, we’d like to […]
How to Make Mindfulness Work in Your Practice
Ever wonder which types of patients benefit most from mindfulness? As it turns out, it has a wide range of applications. To show you the range of ways that practitioners are integrating mindfulness into their practices, we thought we’d share some inspirational stories. We often highlight people who’ve written books or are on the lecture […]
A new beginning for mindfulness
Mindfulness can be a foundation for something big. If you have a mindfulness practice, you know how motivating and energizing it can be. But as I read through people’s thoughts on the comment boards, I noticed a powerful theme. . . . . . new beginnings. Practitioners from around the world were sharing their hopes […]