A recent study at the University of Cambridge has thrown a psychological monkey wrench into one of the basic concepts of psychotherapeutic interventions.
A recent study at the University of Cambridge has thrown a psychological monkey wrench into one of the basic concepts of psychotherapeutic interventions.
It's no surprise that our culture would start to turn against mindfulness. This skepticism of living in the now is a good sign for the meditative arts.
It's no surprise that our culture would start to turn against mindfulness. This skepticism of living in the now is a good sign for the meditative arts.
Psychological wisdom tells us we need to let go of burdens that cause suffering. Ironically, this has more to do with acceptance than avoidance and is easily practiced.
Psychological wisdom tells us we need to let go of burdens that cause suffering. Ironically, this has more to do with acceptance than avoidance and is easily practiced.
A Personal Perspective: A growing number of people are struggling with conventional medicine's approach to illness and are seeking more holistic means of maintaining health.
A Personal Perspective: A growing number of people are struggling with conventional medicine's approach to illness and are seeking more holistic means of maintaining health.
Psychological pain is often the catalyst for seeking therapy. A mindfulness-based approach ensures that pain is seen as a signal for compassionate attention.
Psychological pain is often the catalyst for seeking therapy. A mindfulness-based approach ensures that pain is seen as a signal for compassionate attention.
For many stressed-out workers, attempts to be more effective at work run into the walls of resistance that are bad habits. These habits can be replaced by healthier choices.
For many stressed-out workers, attempts to be more effective at work run into the walls of resistance that are bad habits. These habits can be replaced by healthier choices.
Increasing numbers of workers are experiencing mental health crises. Addressing these issues requires robust programs that take employee wellness to new levels.
Increasing numbers of workers are experiencing mental health crises. Addressing these issues requires robust programs that take employee wellness to new levels.
As we grow older and familial responsibilities lighten, it's time to take to the road, minus one's children, and discover the true meaning of the word "vacation."
As we grow older and familial responsibilities lighten, it's time to take to the road, minus one's children, and discover the true meaning of the word "vacation."
Personal Perspective: It's time to start taking aging less seriously and find the joy in what our culture would have us believe is an unnatural process.
Personal Perspective: It's time to start taking aging less seriously and find the joy in what our culture would have us believe is an unnatural process.
A Personal Perspective: Measured by what the disease takes away. Chemo-heart has the ability to replace the losses with the awareness of what is essential in life.
A Personal Perspective: Measured by what the disease takes away. Chemo-heart has the ability to replace the losses with the awareness of what is essential in life.
Burnout is quickly becoming a routine occupational hazard. Taming this beast does not require leaving one's current job in search of the unicorn "stress-free career."
Burnout is quickly becoming a routine occupational hazard. Taming this beast does not require leaving one's current job in search of the unicorn "stress-free career."
Despite the well-documented benefits of mindfulness meditation, many men choose to suffer silently rather than sit silently with their thoughts. It's time for a new approach.
Despite the well-documented benefits of mindfulness meditation, many men choose to suffer silently rather than sit silently with their thoughts. It's time for a new approach.
First responders are often the last to reach out for mental health support. Psychological first aid provides an avenue to get behind the shield and offer much-needed assistance.
First responders are often the last to reach out for mental health support. Psychological first aid provides an avenue to get behind the shield and offer much-needed assistance.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.