10/31/2016
A group from Germany has studied the relationship between mindfulness and distress among caregivers of patients receiving palliative care. They found that those who had greater mindfulness as measured by…
10/31/2016
We all know that we are mortal, and that we will not live forever. However, when death is imminent for a loved one it still is not easy to accept. …
Why Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Makes a Major Difference
10/31/2016
We are all aware of the explosive popularity of mindfulness in recent years. Many of us know the basic principle: Mindfulness means being present in the present moment. Some of…
8/31/2016
Justine Owens and her colleagues from the University of Virginia Mindfulness Center, the Division of Cardiology, and the Division of General, Geriatric, Palliative and Hospital Medicine have just published the…
Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers
8/31/2016
Stress and burnout are currently very common among healthcare providers. The American Medical Association conducted a survey of practicing physicians in 2014 and found that 54% met criteria for burnout,…
7/28/2016
I was speaking with someone recently who had been having issues with relationships at work. He had decided to work on improving his interactions with others, and reported that things…
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Workshop
7/28/2016
Take a break from stress and join Susan Stone for this experiential workshop retreat from September 23 - 25, where you will practice powerful mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, gain…
Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery for Breast Cancer Survivors
6/30/2016
Researchers from the University of Calgary conducted a study of the impact of a program based on mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR), among 252 breast cancer survivors. In…
Monday Night Lessons: A Reflection on Taking a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course
5/27/2016
My wife Marianne and I had been struggling with stress management for years and sought relief. Marianne was a former interior designer and I owned and operated a real estate…