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Mindfulness Matters

A Newsletter from the UVA Mindfulness Center

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Being With Things as They Are

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

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…

Research Update

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

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,…

Assuming Positive Intent

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 on NBC 29 News

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