Thanksgiving was last week, an occasion when many of us spend time with family and friends and intentionally note things for which we are thankful. Although Thanksgiving is a holiday devoted…
Mindfulness Training Can Reduce Psychological Stress in Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
A recent review of studies of mindfulness training to improve stress-related outcomes in caregivers of individuals with dementia found that mindfulness interventions significantly improved depression, perceived stress and mental health-related…
Pregnancy is a time when weight gain is expected, yet studies show that nearly half of all women in the US gain an amount in excess of recommended guidelines. Women…
We interact with others all the time which gives us many opportunities to practice mindful communication skills. When we meditate, it is usually a solitary pursuit. Even if we are…
Mindfulness Can Help Reduce Burnout among Physicians
An analysis of interventions to reduce burnout among physicians was recently published in the British medical journal The Lancet. The authors, from the Mayo Clinic, included 52 published studies in…
Studies suggest that Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction may be helpful in treating posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans, and that individuals who participate in MBSR may have significant improvements in PTSD…