Mindfulness: An Antidote to Stress and Trauma
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, speaks about prescribing mindfulness as part of her clinical practice in a recent interview.
Research and Neuroscience
Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 2
The current field of mindfulness in education rests on a foundation of research. This research update offers an overview of the benefits of mindfulness for youth and current highlights in research studies through April 2020.
Powerful Synergy: SEL and Mindfulness Working Together
What is the difference between SEL and Mindfulness? SEL uses an outside-in approach with a focus on building skills; Mindfulness works from the inside-out, building on everyone’s innate capacities for relationship building, such as empathy and kindness ...
What Is Secondary Attachment? How Teachers Can Create Learning Environments That Foster Secure Relationships
Research shows that secure attachments in childhood create the foundation for mental processes such as executive functioning and emotional regulation. Learn how "secondary attachment figures,” or teachers, are essential in student development.
Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 1
How is mindfulness being implemented in schools? What are the proven benefits? How can this impact my work? Our new Research Quarterly will help you assess the field.
How Teachers Can Use Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practices to Support Students
Stress and trauma can affect the brain in ways that make learning difficult. Teachers can use these 8 practices to help students feel safe in the classroom.
Integrating Mindfulness and SEL Programs
Can mindfulness training amplify social-emotional programs? Does an SEL approach compliment existing mindful offerings? Matthew Brensilver, PhD discusses.
Mindfulness and Psychiatric Medication
Can one be a sincere mindfulness practitioner and take an antidepressant? Does medication prevent healing or can it be an aid to mindfulness?
Mindfulness and the Scientific Study of Wisdom
Does mindfulness increase wisdom? A recent scientific study posits a six-point definition of wisdom. How does mindfulness stack up?
The Genetics of Mindfulness
Studies on twin siblings may reveal important findings on the differences between genetic and environmental influences on mindfulness.
Does Meditation Change the Structure of the Brain?
How neuroscience may help us understand the mechanism of change behind mindfulness.
An Overview of the Types of Mindfulness Research
Learn about the three kinds of mindfulness research to help understand the findings of scientific studies.
