Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Rejection is dangerous. A broken heart is similar to a broken arm. The pain of social rejection often leads to an avalanche of emotional and cognitive consequences, but mindfulness can ... Read More

In my work with people who are facing things like stress, anxiety, or trauma, I often talk about the importance of making time for relaxation and self-care. Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, ... Read More

We’ve probably all had this experience: Life is rippling along like a sweet summer brook, and then a sudden storm of change shows up and disrupts the serenity. Old enemies we think ... Read More

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” —Dalai Lama Tonglen is the Buddhist practice of giving and taking. More ... Read More

Western culture seems to be increasingly fascinated with the human brain. Emerging evidence in the field of interpersonal neurobiology links physiological processes of the brain with mindfulness ... Read More

Self-guided positive visualization techniques can combat negative thoughts, potentially changing the way the brain functions, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in ... Read More

What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation”? Perhaps you imagine a Tibetan monk tucked away in silence in a centuries-old monastery. Maybe you envision a crystal-wielding ... Read More

Stress has a way of upending our lives—it can cause tension in our relationships, anxiety in our thoughts, and tightness in our bodies. You may have a self-care practice in place, or ... Read More

A new study is in the works to evaluate mindfulness meditation as a treatment for pain after undergoing back surgery. The experiment is still in the participant recruitment stage at Mount ... Read More

Productive and meaningful time management is a highly prized skill, but failing to make space in your day for unscheduled time may have a direct and negative effect on your sense of well-being. ... Read More

It isn’t uncommon for us to move away from certain feelings. We have all kinds of methods to help us numb out our emotions. Many times we do this without even being conscious of it. As ... Read More

What’s sacred for you? Where is it found? For many of us, the idea of sacred space brings up images of cathedrals or mosques, Stonehenge, Angkor Wat, or the pyramids. These can be places ... Read More