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Does Mindfulness Help? A Blockbuster New Study

Few ideas in education sound better than mindfulness. If mindfulness programs work as intended, teachers…



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An Exciting Event In Mindfulness Research [Repost]

I’ve been reviewing old posts, looking for information that might be particularly helpful in today’s…



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Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practice to...

Shauna Shapiro, expert in mindfulness and compassion, recently authored Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness…



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Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence–The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice...

Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence guides readers through a meditative practice based on…



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What if a Research-Supported Educational Idea is Unconstitutional?

A religious studies professor argues that required mindfulness programs in schools create constitutional problems. She also offers solutions. Continue reading



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Even More Good News about Mindfulness

A second recent study, this one correlating mindfulness with academic progress, gives us further hope that mindfulness can help our students and our school. Continue reading



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An Exciting Event in Mindfulness Research

New research on mindfulness training avoids the pitfalls of earlier studies. And: it shows meaningful changes in both the mind and the brain. Continue reading



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What Helps After a Stressful Day? Mindfulness Apps or Digital...

A recent study comparing a mindfulness app to a digital game gives us helpful insight into de-stressing strategies. Continue reading



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Teens Who Recognize Their Emotions Manage Stress Better. We Can...

New research identifies a potential source for depression in teenagers. We might be able to help… Continue reading



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Today’s Unpopular Research Finding: Potential Perils of Mindfulness

New research suggests that mindfulness may lead to “particularly unpleasant” experiences for many practitioners. This research is in early stages, but we should consider its implications in school mindfulness programs. Continue reading



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