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By Yael Schweitzer, LCSW, BC-DMT “Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect any praise or reward. If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will know complete peace […]

By Tania MacWilliam Practicing mindfulness meditation is something I have done to cope with everyday stress for the past four years. Relationship troubles, work pressures and oppressive inner dialogue can all contribute to adult stress. However, stress isn’t reserved for adults. The science of child development shows that excessive stress could lead to lifelong issues with learning,

Dialectical behavior therapy is a formula for effectiveness, perfectly attuned to our times. By Hara Estroff Marano, Mindfulness. Distress tolerance. Emotion regulation. Interpersonal effectiveness. If ever there were a set of psychological skills for negotiating life in the 21st century, this is it. They just happen to be the skills that are the focus of dialectical behavior therapy,

Thinking about approach and avoidance Published by Peg Streep in Tech Support It’s been suggested by a body of research that temperament can be characterized as either oriented to approach or avoidance and that, moreover, people with approach temperaments are more attuned to positive affect, experience less frustration and conflict, and are more receptive of

By Daniel Kummerer Here are some reasons why bananas are the best fruit at the grocery store. 1. Eating two bananas can give you enough energy for a 90-minute workout. 2. Bananas can fight against depression.  This is because bananas contain a protein called tryptophan, which converts to serotonin. Serotonin helps you relax and can

Post published by Robert Puff Ph.D in Meditation for Modern Life  Organic fruits and vegetables are good for us, especially when they are eaten raw. This is what I eat and I have lots of energy.  I feel good and it’s been just great for me. However, it hasn’t always been this way. When I was

By Mona D. Fishbane, PhD, Interpersonal Neurobiology. Topic Expert Contributor Have you ever tried to shed an old, troublesome habit? Ever made a New Year’s resolution you couldn’t keep? If so, welcome to the human race. And welcome to your brain. We Are Creatures of Habit A few weeks ago, I made a mixture of

By Tara Healey Office politics. Dictatorial bosses. Coworkers’ emotions bouncing up and down and sideways. Hi-tech tools that keep changing and updating. An uncertain economy and a volatile job market. Escalating levels of expectation. Loss of direction. Too much to do. Too little time. Not enough sleep. Whether you work in a traditional or progressive

Author Steve Flowers explains how you can be shy and also be happy. How Can Mindfulness Help Shyness? Mindfulness is the awareness that grows from being present in the unfolding moments of our lives without judging or trying to change anything that we experience. It’s a friendly and curious awareness that we all have, though we

By Ingrid Donato, Chief, Mental Health Promorion Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, Substanc Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrion.  Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and best teacher. Your child is listening and remembering your advice, even when it seems like he/she is not paying attention. In fact, spending 15 minutes a day