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Mindfulness and the Five Hindrances to (Inner) Peace
Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
January 20, 2017
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In Buddhist psychology, the concept of “The Five Hindrances” sheds light on what gets in the way of us feeling as peaceful as possible and making healthy choices, regardless of the particular... Read More...
Soft Belly Mindfulness Practice: 30 Seconds to Greater Ease
Body, Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
April 4, 2016
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There are many wonderful mindfulness practices that can help us cultivate greater ease in our day-to-day lives. One that I’ve been tapping into lately is something I stumbled upon, called... Read More...
Can Your Phone Make You More Mindful? 3 Mindfulness Apps to Try
Mind
Elizabeth Hopper, PhD
August 27, 2015
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Do you sometimes feel like you’re not really present in the moment? Research suggests that simply using an app on your phone may help you relax and become more mindful. Whether you practice... Read More...
What is Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy? | By Tom Pedulla, LICSW in Arlington, MA
Tom Pedulla
May 27, 2015
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Psychotherapist and Co-author of Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, Tom Pedulla provides an excellent description of arguably one of the fastest growing areas in... Read More...
What is Mindfulness?
Meaning, Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
November 30, 2013
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What is mindfulness? Image of peaceful man meditating on mountaintopPhoto Credit: Oddsock

What is Mindfulness? In a spiritual context, the formal practice of “mindfulness” dates back to the time of the Buddha, about 2,500 years ago. A multitude of research studies now…

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What Positive Psychology Can Teach Us About Coping with Adversity
Meaning, Mind
Elizabeth Hopper, PhD
March 30, 2020
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While it may seem counterintuitive to focus on the positive in these times of stress and uncertainty, researchers who study positive psychology have found that cultivating positive emotions can be a... Read More...
Climate Change: Time for a Declaration of Interdependence!
Culture, Relationships
healthypsych
November 23, 2019
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The climate change crisis highlights a profound, yet often underappreciated truth: the unequivocal interdependent nature of life. This blog post explores what interdependence means and how it’s... Read More...
Pay More Attention With Intention
Culture, Mind
healthypsych
October 1, 2019
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If we don’t consciously choose what to pay attention to, the choice gets made for us, often leaving us depleted, dissatisfied, distracted and inefficient. Learn more about attention, intention and... Read More...
Healing Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All
Body, Mind
healthypsych
September 3, 2019
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Young woman visiting therapist counselor, feeling depressed, unhappy and hopeless, needs treatment and rehab for addiction to drugs.

A brief overview of treatment options designed to heal addiction, drawing on the latest research. Includes professional, mutual and self-help strategies. [#sponsored]

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Mudita: Delight in the Happiness and Success of Others
Culture, Relationships
healthypsych
June 6, 2019
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Mudita is a Sanskrit word that refers to the joy (rather than envy or resentment) we feel when others experience happiness and good fortune. The opposite of the German word Schadenfreude, this post... Read More...
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