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Relieve Burnout in Practicing Psychologists with Mindful Self-Compassion Training

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Relieve Burnout in Practicing Psychologists with Mindful Self-Compassion Training   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness interventions in the workplace target workplace functioning: reducing stress and improving decision-making, productivity, resilience, interpersonal communication, organizational relationships, perspective-taking, and self-care,”– M. Janssen   Stress is epidemic in the western workplace with almost two thirds of workers […]

Improve Social and Nature Connectedness with Meditation

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Improve Social and Nature Connectedness with Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Loving-kindness meditation is a contemplative practice focused on self-generated emotions of compassion, love, and goodwill toward oneself and others. . . individuals who regularly practiced loving-kindness meditation for approximately 2 months experienced significant increases in self-reported positive emotions, such as joy, awe, […]

Make better Decisions with Meditation

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“For me, the most interesting people are ones who often work against their best interests. Bad choices. They go in directions where you go, ‘No no no nooo!’ You push away someone who is trying to love you, you hurt someone who’s trying to get your trust, or you love someone you shouldn’t.” – Paul […]