11/22/2022
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Versus Medication for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are common. They can be highly distressing and interfere with functioning. Mindfulness-based interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress…
9/29/2022
Fall Mindfulness Classes Underway The Mindfulness Center Fall courses have begun. One class is already underway: Mindfulness for Healthcare Employees, taught by Matt Goodman. Mindfulness for Healthcare Employees is being…
9/29/2022
The Impact of Brief Mindfulness Training on Interception Interception refers to the brain's representation of sensations originating within the body, including many sensations associated with emotions. How these signals are…
8/30/2022
Virtual Meditation on the Lawn to start September 12 The University of Virginia Contemplative Sciences Center will begin the Virtual Meditation on the Lawn sessions on September 12, 2022. They…
8/30/2022
The Dress and Individual Differences in Perception The image of the dress that some see as blue/black and others see as gold/white elicited worldwide attention in 2015, including among many…
7/26/2022
Two Mindfulness Courses Will Be Offered In Person The Fall If conditions allow, the next Mindfulness for Healthcare Employees and Mindful Eating courses beginning in September will be taught in…
7/26/2022
Does Gratitude Promote Resilience During a Pandemic? Gratitude can help foster wellbeing during adversity. These researchers assessed whether gratitude might promote resilience among college students during the Covid pandemic. As…
6/28/2022
Changes in Emotional Reactivity after Different Types of Mental Training Meditation-based mental training interventions show physical and mental health benefits. However, how different types of mental practice affect emotion processing…
6/28/2022
The Mindfulness Center programming is on vacation for the summer and will resume with a full slate of courses in the fall.
5/26/2022
A Silent Retreat for Current and Past Participants of All Eight-Week UVA Mindfulness Programs Will Be Held on June 4 A virtual silent retreat will be held by Zoom from…