Mindfulness is Associated with Higher Levels of Empathy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness is a practice of self–empathy. This kind of self-awareness allows us to develop empathic connections to others. As we experience the landscape of our inner life with more detail and richness, our ability to understand the inner lives of others […]
Increase Empathy with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “as we pay attention to our breath, our body, our lives, in this simple and gentle way, a natural consequence is the opening of the heart.” – Matthew Brensilver Humans are social animals. This is a great asset for the species as […]
Brief Guided Meditations Improve Empathy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Empathy is the understanding and sharing of someone else’s feelings. It’s not to be confused with compassion, which is a feeling of concern for others that we feel we need to act on. Empathy goes that step further; by putting yourself in the place […]
Meditation Reduces the Brain’s Empathetic Response By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness’s most profound benefit may not be the one that’s most often touted—adapting to a stressful, competitive, even unkind 24/7 world. Instead, meditation might fundamentally alter how we treat those around us.” – David Destino Humans are social animals. This […]
Improve Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “research reports that yoga may help relieve attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.” – Elaine Gavalas Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is most commonly found in children, but for about half it persists into adulthood. […]
Improve Empathy with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As we practice mindfulness we learn to be with our own emotions and difficulties, which makes us become more able to deal with others. We can better empathize, but through the cultivation of kindness and compassion we are able to take care of […]
Become More Sensitive to Others with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “as we pay attention to our breath, our body, our lives, in this simple and gentle way, a natural consequence is the opening of the heart.” – Matthew Brensilver Humans are social animals. This is a great asset for […]
Improve Children’s Generosity with Mindful Parenting By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “To bring mindful attention and awareness into your interactions with your child really seems to set the stage for you to be a good parent,” – Justin Parent Raising children, parenting, is very rewarding. But it can also be challenging. […]
Promote Well-Being in Adolescents with Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Call it faith. Call it spirituality. Call it zealotry. Our consciousness creates the reality that reflects it. If we feel apart, other, afraid, and deadened, we will live in a world that reflects and perpetuates these energies.” – Kelly Brogan […]
Mindfulness Measured by Paper and Pencil Test does Not Predicts Real World Behavior By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I’m recognizing as I write this that even this moment will come and pass, and as I feel that, I notice some relief in my chest and my shoulders widening and releasing to let […]