Steven Hickman, Psy.D., executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, offers this timely perspective on managing our new virtual reality. Read full article: Mindful, “Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected”
Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home
March 31st, 2020 - By Jen in UncategorizedParents, right off the bat, let me say that there is no right way to be feeling about the current situation. Relief, anxiety, excitement, dread are all normal. We’re all figuring this out as we go along and doing the best we can. Virtual high-five! This is not a homeschooling post per se. This is about the importance of play as learning, and letting our kids …more
Meditation in an Emergency
March 21st, 2020 - By Jen in Anxiety, UncategorizedListen to full podcast: Waking Up by Sam Harris, “Meditation in an Emergency”
Mindfulness during the coronavirus: Harvard professor’s tips to help lower anxiety
March 15th, 2020 - By Jen in Anxiety, UncategorizedThe coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, continues to disrupt life as we know it. As the World Health Organization officially declared the virus a “pandemic,” cities across the country are implementing preventative measures, like “social distancing,” to try to mitigate the number of cases. To combat the scary news and anxiety around it, meditation and mindfulness can be your best friends. Read full article: ABC Action News, “Mindfulness during …more
Three Ways to Change Your Parenting in the Teenage Years
February 14th, 2020 - By Jen in TeensThough teenagers can be hard to parent, the good news is that parenting teenagers is in many ways a hell of a lot easier than raising little kids. For this to be the case, however, our parenting needs to shift. Here are the three big shifts that parents of teenagers need to make to survive their kids’ adolescence. Read full article: Greater Good Magazine, “Three Ways to …more
The benefits of mindful parenting
January 23rd, 2020 - By Jen in UncategorizedIn practice, mindful parenting can take many forms: paying more attention to your child; being aware of your own feelings during times of conflict; and considering things from your child’s perspective, even if it’s different than yours. The bigger mindful parenting picture, though, is about savoring moments with your children — often the mundane daily tasks that you might typically rush through. Read full article: …more
New Hope for Migraine Sufferers
January 16th, 2020 - By Jen in UncategorizedIf you live with or work with someone who suffers from migraine, there’s something very important you should know: A migraine is not “just a headache,” as many seem to think. Nor is it something most sufferers can simply ignore. And if you are a migraine sufferer, there’s something potentially life-changing that you should know: There are now a number of medications available that can either prevent …more
Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
January 13th, 2020 - By Jen in neuroAgility NewsA growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how they plan and operate. Read full article: Yale Environment 360, “Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health”
The Science Is Extremely Clear: You Need to Prioritize Sleep
December 9th, 2019 - By Jen in SleepThe more scientists learn about the slumbering brain, the more they realize how vital sleep actually is. Now some researchers hope to develop it into a form of medicine. Read full article: Wired.com, “The Science Is Extremely Clear: You Need to Prioritize Sleep”
Controlling attention with brain waves
December 5th, 2019 - By Jen in Neurofeedback NewsHaving trouble paying attention? MIT neuroscientists may have a solution for you: Turn down your alpha brain waves. In a new study, the researchers found that people can enhance their attention by controlling their own alpha brain waves based on neurofeedback they receive as they perform a particular task. Read full article: Medicalxpress.com, “Controlling attention with brain waves.”
