Times of uncertainty often become powerful opportunities for growth. And yet, fear of uncertainty can freeze people in their tracks – they become hesitant to make decisions or take a step in any direction. So when clients get stuck, how can we help them move forward? In the video below Joan Borysenko, PhD describes specific […]
Why Mind-Wandering Can Be a Detriment to Happiness (and One Way to Refocus)
When a person’s thoughts start to stray, they can tend to go in one of two directions. Sometimes people find themselves dreaming of an upcoming vacation or looking forward to a get-together with friends . . . . . . or, maybe they’re distracted by worries about approaching deadlines or unpaid bills. Even though the […]
Treating Chronic Pain with Mindfulness
Is medication the best way to relieve chronic pain? Most often, people who are suffering from chronic pain just want it to stop. But given the risks for drug dependency, abuse, and overdose from prescription medications, a number of doctors and researchers are refocusing their attention on alternative ways to help people experience relief. Daniel […]
5 Ways to Create an Anti-Depressant Brain
Depression can rob people of their sense of aliveness and vitality, interfere with job performance, disrupt relationships, and increase the likelihood of self-harm. So are there tools we can use to help clients reduce and even prevent suffering from depression? My friend, Elisha Goldstein, PhD has identified 5 natural ways to create an anti-depressant brain. […]
A Better Night’s Sleep with Mindfulness?
One of the problems with antidepressants is their side effects, such as fatigue, anxiety, loss of libido, and sleep disturbance. Dr. Willoughby Britton and her research team at the University of Arizona wanted to find out whether mindfulness could help with sleep disturbance – one of the most common side effects of antidepressants. Researchers randomly […]