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World Suicide Prevention Day: Resources

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The Impact of Psychedelic Harm Reduction In Therapy

3 Benefits of Using a Harm Reduction Framework in Your Therapy Practice According to a recent study

Concussion and Exercise: The Importance of Exercise in Recovery

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The Importance Of High Quality Therapist Training

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Fundamentals & The Numinus Care Model Dr. Devon Christie

Meet Dr. Hyehyun Paek: Psychiatrist in Montreal

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Meet Cory Cooperman: Clinic Director in Montreal

Technology, Tools, and Changing Lives For The Better Meet Cory, Clinic Director for Num

Experience & Collaboration: A Practitioner’s Approach To Teaching

Foundational Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training, Taught By Experts. Dr. Steve Thayer is a lice

How Psychological Flexibility is Cultivated Through Mindfulness

By Benjamin Schoendorff, Contextual Psychology Institute I was first introduced to formal medit

Reflections on a Silent Retreat

By Sarah Roberts, Assistant Director of Numinus Insight Meditation Society Last week, I drove to B

Reflections on Difficult Times and How Mindfulness Can Help

The last 6 months have been difficult for my family and me. In fact, I can’t recall another period

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Au cours des dernières années, Numinus par Numinus est devenu un chef de file au Canada dans le do

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Qu’est-ce que le mieux-être? La science nous aide à comprendre ce dont nous avons besoin pour ê

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Montreal Brain Imaging Study Shows Reduced Reactivity with Mindfulness

Mindfulness largely refers to a state of awareness characterized by a particular attitude of accepta

Anxiety Response Plan

By Bob Mcnutt, LCSW Anxiety is a normal part of everyday life for most humans. Each of us has a d

Bicycle Trip: Commemorating Albert Hofmann’s Ride

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COVID-19: Anxiety and Cognitive Distortions

By Kathleen Jones, PA-C I came across an early study out of China where 1,210 people rated the psyc

We’re Heading Into Pivotal Years for Psychedelics – Here’s Why

By Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer I had the good fortune of attending the Horizons Co

Feeling Clearly: How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Helped a Father Overcome Severe Social Anxiety and Childhood PTSD

By Greg Ferenstein An Unrelenting Specter of Judgment Tom* couldn’t shake his constant fear

Friends With Myself: How Ketamine Helped a Frontline Therapist Overcome Panic Attacks

By Greg Ferenstein On the surface, Emily* had a blessed life: a supportive husband, a loving so

Fully Present: How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helped One Woman Out of Depression

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Healing My Worth: How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helped One Woman Out of Depression

By Greg Ferenstein Sarah* couldn’t understand why she felt such debilitatin

Motivation To Heal: How Ketamine Has Helped One Woman Deal With an Eating Disorder

By Greg Ferenstein Joan was desperate to overcome an eating disorder, which she had been strugg

Rooted in Love: How Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Helped a Frontline Worker Overcome Anxiety and Burnout

By Greg Ferenstein Christine* had finally managed to get her acute anxiety and depression under

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by Dr. Reid Robison, MD MBA If you haven’t checked it out yet, I highly recommend Michael

How to Get the Most From Your Telepsych Visit

By Mallory Danielson M.P.H., PA-C Communication over video has become the preferred method of many

How To Get the Most Out of Your Psychedelic Experience

by Reid Robison, MD MBA It’s now well-established that set and setting are some of the most i

Julie Andrews: “Therapy Saved My Life”

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Mallory Talks Ketamine on the Latest Episode of Diagnosis Explained

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MAPS Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance – Season 2 Episode 10 with Drs. Reid Robison & Adele Lafrance

Episode 10: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders and Cognitive Behavioural Th

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Maybe Today Is a Day for Compassion

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Mental Health in Utah

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New Research Behind Ketamine’s Molecular Process

At Numinus, we’ve watched ketamine help our patients, and we’re witnessing it change the landsca

Why Is Therapeutic Integration Important?

Now What? Picture this: you’ve just had your first ketamine session. It went much better tha

Psychedelics & Safety Considerations

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Reid Robison, MD named “Best Psychiatrist in Utah 2020”

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Social Anxiety: A Modern Issue for an Ancient Brain

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Social Isolation Impatience Syndrome

By Bob Mcnutt, LCSW The last year and a half of social isolation seems to have some unexpected

The Healing Power of Gratitude

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus

Values Inventory

There are times in our lives that things feel like they are going well and we feel content. Then the

Work-life Balance in an Unbalanced World

By Bob Mcnutt, LCSW You may have noticed an uptick in commentary of “the great resignation,�

Concussion and Dietary Supplements: How to Feed your Recovering Brain

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Episode 41: Jon Hopkins on Music for Psychedelic Therapy

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Episode 40: Dr. Robert Grant on Internal Family Systems Therapy

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Episode 39: Trauma-Informed Therapy with Atira Tan

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Episode 38: David Treleaven on COVID Trauma

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Episode 37: MDMA and Couples with Dr. Anne Wagner

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Episode 36: Dr. Rosalind Watts on Psilocybin and Depression

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Episode 35: Psychedelics and Spirituality with Steve Rio

“All we’re really trying to do is help people practice being more sensitive to their inner and o

Episode 34: Dr. Devon Christie on Psychedelics as a New Paradigm for Medicine

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Episode 33: Jamie Wheal on Finding Meaning at the End of the World

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Episode 32: Psychedelic Integration with Andrew Rose, Psychedelic Educator and Integration Coach

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Episode 31: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction, and Healing

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Episode 30: Emotion and Transformation with Dr. Les Greenberg

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Cannabis as Medicine: A Sentiment That Is Still Unclear to Some

= Author = Evan Cole Lewis, MD I fear many will fall into the trap of reacting to

Episode 29: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Dr. Kyle Greenway

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Episode 28: Creating a Mindful Culture at Work with Michael Bunting

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Un système pour le mieux-être mental

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A Framework for Mental Wellness

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Supporting Healthy Performance: Four Pillars of Well-Being

Reconciling the apparent dilemma between performance and well-being Why invest in workplace psych

Episode 27: The Chemistry of Connection with Dr. Julie Holland

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Episode 26: Back-to-School Anxiety During the Pandemic with Dr. Tamara Soles

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Managing Back-to-School Stress during the COVID-19 pandemic

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We need to stop seeing our humans as resources for the workforce and start supporting humans with re

A Statement on Racism, Well-being, and the Global Protest Movement

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5 Stratégies pour développer sa résilience

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Episode 25: Mindfulness to Meaning with Professor Norman Farb

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Teletherapy and Cyber Security

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Equanimity Practice: It’s OK

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How does COVID19 Affect Epilepsy?

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Mental Health Services Transition to Online Care

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking unprecedented havoc on our healthcare system, economy and commu

Guided Meditation: Relating Mindfully to COVID-19 Stress

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How To Get the Most Out of Your Online Therapy Experience

Most of us are stuck at home weathering the coronavirus storm. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean th

Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose: Psychedelics and the Paradox of Well-Being

One of my favourite stories about the Buddha involves a monk named Sona, who had once been a music

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 6 Skills to Living a Richer and More Meaningful Life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT (pronounced in one word), was developed by Dr. Steven Hay

Episode 24: Love, Attachment, and Couples Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson

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Episode 23: A Guide to Healthy Eating with Dr. Kara Nance

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Episode 22: Eco-Anxiety with Professor Susan Clayton

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Four Mindfulness Rituals for More Effective Meetings

Here is why and how our meetings went from relatively inefficient to highly effective and enjoyable.

Episode 21: The Psychedelic Renaissance with Dr. Ingmar Gorman and Dr. Elizabeth Nielson

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Eco-Anxiety: What It Is and What To Do About It

About a year ago, a friend of mine mentioned to me that she was interested in attending a “climate

Beating Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety

Happy “back-to-school” season! I’m not going to lie, this was a tough one for me. I’m not s

Episode 20: Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Judson Brewer

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Episode 19: Comedian Sugar Sammy on the Art of Laughter

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Episode 19: Comedian Sugar Sammy on the Art of Laughter

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Episode 18: Conner Molander from Half Moon Run on Flow, Mindfulness, and Creativity

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Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis and Mental Health

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Workplace Evolution and the Well-Being of Employees

For 30 years, Carl Lemieux worked with executive teams on strategy, transformation and leadership at

Simplicity: A Conscious, Value-Added Choice

In her book “Why Simple Wins” (2017), Lisa Bodell explains that complexity paralyses organizatio

Episode 17: Mindfulness and Buddhism with Susan Woods

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Sex After Brain Injury: What Does This Look Like for Me?

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Episode 16: Mindful Peak Performance with Pete Kirchmer

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Episode 15: Meaningful Work with Entrepreneur Adrian Schauer

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Concussion and Cannabis: Could CBD be used following brain injury?

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Episode 14: True Happiness with Buddhist Monk Matthieu Ricard

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Episode 13: Lawyer Well-being with Yan Besner and Bree Buchanan

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Episode 12: The Science of Stress and Stress Reduction with Professor Sonia Lupien

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Why Is Mindfulness in the Workplace Important in 2019?

This is the first time in human history that our brains are so solicited, all the time, 24/7. No won

Episode 11: The Science of Personality & Philosophy of Well-Being with Professor Colin DeYoung

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Why and How to Start Meditating in 2019

Welcome to 2019! The new year can be a simultaneously exciting and daunting time, with the endless

Trust Your Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis

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Episode 10: Cannabis and Mental Health with Dr. Claude Cyr

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Episode 9: Purpose, Politics, and Well-Being with Kim Manning

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Episode 8: Mindfulness and Depression with Professor Zindel Segal

In cognitive therapy, we’re trying to teach patients how to have a little bit more psychological d

Five Mindfulness Practices to Use Throughout your Workday

While many of us value the focus, peace-of-mind, and resilience that mindfulness cultivates, it can

Finding Community

There is a story of a woman who went to visit the Buddha. Upon meeting him, she asked “I’ve be

Les bienfaits à long terme de la méditation pleine conscience

Les bienfaits à long terme de la méditation pleine conscience La méditation pleine conscience co

3 exercices de relaxation à faire chez soi chaque jour

3 exercices de relaxation à faire chez soi chaque jour Notre quotidien semble parfois nous bouscul

11 Tips for Mindful Parenting

As parents we are all running the same race: Get ready for work, drop the kids off at school, work

Episode 7: Anxiety in children and what parents can do about it with Professor Robert Coplan

Rob is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa. He speciali

Episode 6: Meditation and Well-Being with Dharma Teacher Pascal Auclair

“Let go a little and you’ll have a little peace. Let go a lot you’ll have a lot of peace. Le

Episode 5: Smartphones and Adolescent Well-Being with Jean Twenge

In this episode of the Numinus podcast, Dr. Joe speaks with Jean Twenge about the impact of smartpho

Episode 4: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness with David Treleaven

I am really excited to share the conversation I had with David Treleaven on the podcast today. Dav

Episode 3: Mindfulness Teacher Development with Patricia Rockman

It was a tremendous privilege to have Dr. Patricia Rockman on the podcast. Pat is probably the Canad

Tics & Tourette Disorder: Should You Be Concerned?

=== Jordan J. Ghassemian & Evan Cole Lewis, MD === About Tics Tics are more common tha

Episode 2: Mindfulness Growing Pains with Willoughby Britton and Jared Lindahl

Willoughby Britton and Jared Lindahl are two highly influential figures in the mindfulness commun

I’m a Mindfulness Teacher and I Want To Buy an Apple Watch: The Case for Balanced Connectivity

Technology is deeply embedded in our lives and we all know it’s getting worse. Mobile devices are

Episode 1: Announcing the Numinus Podcast with Christian Roy

To mark 2018’s Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 31st, Numinus is excited to be launching a podcas

Cannabis: The Next Treatment for Epilepsy?

=== Jordan J. Ghassemian, Rozalba Luka, MD and Evan Cole Lewis, MD, FRCPC === Nearly 90,000 O

Reframing: Self-Control Can Be Developed and Here’s How

Self-control is hard. It takes effort to delay gratification—to override your immediate urges for

Botox Treatment for Migraine: How Does It Work, and How Effective Is It?

=== Jordan J. Ghassemian & Evan Cole Lewis, MD === When we hear about Botox, we generally

Overcoming The Negativity Bias

Thanks to recent developments in neuroscience, we now know that the brain has the property of neurop

The Importance of Unplugging

“Mummy, you are on your phone WAY too much”. BOOM. These are words spoken to me just a few days

Mindful Communication

Research in psychology and neuroscience consistently demonstrates that being connected to others i

Mindful Habits

Let’s face it: almost everything we do in life is tied to a habit. Life is simply too complex to t

Brain Hacking & Emotional Intelligence

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How Can We Practice Self-Care in our Everyday Lives?

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The Science of Mindfulness

Probably the biggest reason why mindfulness has become a mainstream health intervention – not to

5 Tips for Fighting Lack of Motivation at Work

Many people lack motivation every day as they make their way to their workplace. This may be due t

Ted-Ed Video: How Stress Affects Your Brain

Stress. Everyone is talking about it and trying to find ways to remove the negative

How To (Finally) Quiet Your Mind – The Quest to Find the Mind’s “Off Switch”

One of the first things a mindfulness teacher will tell you is that the point of mindfulness is not

Les principes de la thérapie comportementale dialectique

La thérapie comportementale dialectique ou TCD est une pratique développée dans le but de traiter

On Letting Go

What is letting go? We use the phrase “let it go” all the time, encouraging our friend to stop

Comprendre ce qu’est une thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC)

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You Matter to Your Partner… and That’s the Problem

When couples are not getting along, the last thing they feel is important to one another. Instead

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4 Tips for Increasing Mental Storage Space

Do you get distracted and waste time at work? Do you feel like your brain is full of information com

4 Steps for Taking in the Good

Recent insights from neuroscience have confirmed the theory of neuroplasticity, the notion that the

On Generosity

If you ever look into the literature on happiness and well-being you can’t escape the evidence tha

Cultivating Patience

Mindfulness practice is more than just a technique for bringing a wandering or inattentive mind ba

Best Practices for Setting up a Mindfulness Program in your Organization

Thinking of bring a little mindfulness into your workplace? We know it’s not always possible to

Beginner’s Mind: Firsthand Experience

The opposite of mindfulness is mindlessness. Whereas mindfulness involves paying purposeful attentio

Attachment Theory and Why it Matters in Psychotherapy

British psychoanalyst John Bowlby is the man behind Attachment Theory. His theory revolutionized how

6 Reasons We Can’t Find Lasting Happiness and What We Can Do About It

If we reflect on what it is that all of us essentially want, it can generally be summed up as: wanti

4 Ways to Get Your Mindfulness Meditation Practice Back on Track this Fall

September marks a period of transition for most of us; we can sense a shift as the days get shorter

To Say It or Not to Say It: 3 Tips

It’s no secret that good communication is the secret to happy relationships–at work and at home.

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You Won’t Regret It

There aren’t that many decisions you can be certain you won’t regret. Sushi for lunch? You mi

The Blame Game

When we argue with our partner, we usually walk away feeling like they were wrong, and we were right

A Mindful Minute at School

With the school year now well underway and the pace of life picking up, children and teens may be

Avoiding Post-Equinox Blues: Top Three Tips

There’s no denying that it’s fall. It’s crisp in the mornings, orange and yellow leaves are ap

Top Three Mindfulness Tips for Enjoying August

In the past week or two, I’ve heard countless people bemoan the coming end of summer. “The nig

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Top Ten Tunes

One of the best lessons from mindfulness training is that our minds have a mind of their own. W

Science Series: Mindfulness and Brain Plasticity

The Numinus blog is pleased to introduce a new series: The Science of Mindfulness. Starting this sum

My Week of Insight Meditation

A few weeks ago, two colleagues from Numinus and I drove down to Barre, Massachusetts for a week-lon

Mindful Leadership

Recently, a new movement in workplace mindfulness has emerged: mindful leadership. “As leaders,

Procrastination Cures

In her book Real Happiness at Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace, autho

Teen Stress

Everyone’s familiar with adult stress: among other sources, adults can face family stress, work st

Mindfulness Works

A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association demonstrated

How to Choose a Therapist

This year, you’ve resolved to get help: to learn tools for managing panic attacks, to explore the

Let It Go

One of my favourite things to tell my clients is that there are two kinds of stress: avoidable and

Slow Down

The holiday season often involves a lot of rushing around–rushing to shop, rushing to eat, rus

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Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful

Hanukkah starts this week and Christmas is right around the corner. While the holidays can be exciti

Numinus Hires Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Specialist

The Numinus Clinic recently hired Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) specialist Jessica Kok

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Last weekend, the Quebec Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Foundation held their 11th annual conf

Doctor’s Orders: Mindfulness Meditation

“There’s no doubt in my mind that spending a few minutes breathing calmly in a quiet space on

The Best Definition of Mindfulness I’ve Come Across

All consciousness involves awareness in the sense of a knowing or experiencing of an object. But wit

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) is based on a simple premise derived from attachment theory

Mindfulness and Social Media

Our phone vibrates with a Twitter notification and we do a stealth check even though we’re in

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I just came back from a 7-day retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn and his colleague Saki Santorelli. The

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February is Mindfulness Month at Numinus. In an effort to re-invigorate our meditation practices, N

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foo

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The opposite of mindfulness is mindlessness. Whereas mindfulness involves paying purposeful attenti

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Mindfulness Month Debrief

I was already in the habit of meditating most mornings and writing down what went well most nights,

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry Article on Mindfulness

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Go To Your Room: A Practical Guide to Creating Your Own Meditation Space

In our homes we have rooms designated for sleeping, eating, bathing, watching T.V. What if we create

30 Mindful Days

I was invited to join a group of friends, family, and colleagues in designing and implementing a “

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21-Day Mindfulness Challenge

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A remarkable event took place at the New York Society for Ethical Culture between September 30 and O

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Over the weekend, I had a chat with a close friend of mine about the challenges of modern family lif

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The Confusing Science of Wandering Minds, Focused Attention, and Well-Being

An interesting study out of Harvard confirmed last year that “a wandering mind is an unhappy mind.

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“Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activi

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The basic tenets of Emotion-Focused Therapy are very simple. Emotions such as sadness, anger, surpri

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Many of us believe we can still our own minds just by willing it or distracting ourselves from our w