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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been a highly respected program in the medical community for decades with its efficacy in working with stress, illness (physical and emotional) as well as managing the demands of daily life. However, what can you actually discover in the process of looking within?  Watch this highlight clip from a podcast conversation with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally acclaimed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  To connect with Saki and his online community visit - https://guesthouseawareness.com/ 📚 Saki's book: ➡️ Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
What Transformation Awaits You Through Mindfulness & MBSR? A Psycholoigst Podcast
When was the last time you got upset on the road?  Life can be stressful and commuting is not an exception to that.  Even if getting upset is warranted,  it can impact us negatively way after reaching the destination!  What if we can use a simple loving-kindness practice instead of dwelling on the agitation in life!?  In fact, if you are up for it, anytime you get upset with others can be an opportunity to practice loving-kindess!  Watch this highlight clip from a podcast conversation with Jon Aaron, a long time meditation teacher from New York, as he guides a 4-minute loving-kindness practice!  To connect with Jon Aaron visit: - www.JonAaron.net - www.Space2Meditate.com Listen to Jon Aaron and Doug Smith's Podcast, https://digginthedharma.com/ May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Getting Upset In Life & Traffic? Transform Your State With a 4-Minute Loving-Kindess Meditation
Sometimes making friendships can feel like a hit or miss!! Are there any key building blocks that the research points us to in supporting the formation and maintenance of meaningful friendships?  Watch this informative highlight from my Podcast conversation with friendship expert Laura Sniderman, Founder and CEO of Kinnd friendship app.  To connect with Laura Sniderman visit - https://www.kinnd.io/ IG: @kinnd.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kinnd/ May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness, retreats or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
How To Make Friendships Last? Learn Four Key Components From The Psychology of Friendships!
Daily life can be hectic, rushed, and filled with endless "to do's".  Is living a fast pace life the only answer?  Are we still able to be productive by slowing down?  Watch this conversation with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  Saki shares his deep wisdom about how to mindfully live in a fast paced world!  To connect with Saki and his online community visit - https://guesthouseawareness.com/ 📚 Saki's book: ➡️ Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
How To Bring Mindfulness To Fast Pace Living? A Psychologist's Podcast With Saki Santorelli
Facing uncertainty and challenges can create anxiety, fear, and reactivity.  How can mindfulness practices and its integration into daily life help us in navigating through it?  Watch this interview with a long time meditation teacher from New York, Jon Aaron, as we explore how mindfulness can help in thriving and discovering joy during challenging times.  To connect with Jon Aaron visit: - www.JonAaron.net - www.Space2Meditate.com Listen to Jon Aaron and Doug Smith's Podcast, https://digginthedharma.com/ May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Thriving Through Uncertainty, Fear & Finding Joy With Mindfulness: A Psychologist's Podcast
As adults, we may find it difficult to form new friendships, struggle with nurturing existing ones, and can find it hard to end other friendships.  What does relationship psychology tell us about friendships and why they matter?  Watch this informative and uplifting conversation with Laura Sniderman, Founder and CEO of Kinnd, a friendship app.  To connect with Laura visit - https://www.kinnd.io/ IG: @kinnd.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kinnd/ May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Elevating Well-being Through the Power of Friendship! A Psychologist talks with Kinnd App Founder
Besides supporting feelings of well-being, can mindfulness actually improve its markers such as longevity and resilience?  Watch this short clip from a conversation with Dr. Fadel Zeidan, PhD. He is an Associate Professor, Director of Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health, and Director of Neuroscience at UC San Diego. Watch the full-interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2yVWeWR4gA&list=UULFWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw To connect with Dr. Zeidan: - https://www.zeidanlab.com/ - Twitter: @FadelZeidan May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Does Mindfulness Really Improve Well-Being? Highlights From A Conversation With Fadel Zeidan, PhD
Struggling with stress, life challenges, pain or illness? How can we create change and transformation amidst the darkness of where we may find ourselves?  Watch this special interview with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally  acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  Saki shares his deep wisdom from 30,000 hours of  experience at the world renowned clinic where Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was developed! To connect with Saki and his online community visit - https://guesthouseawareness.com/ 📚 Saki's book: ➡️ Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Transformative Power of Mindfulness - Wisdom From 30,000 Clinical Hrs With Saki Santorelli
Dealing with physical pain, whether it's chronic or acute, can be a discouraging experience. Not only does pain effect our physical well-being, but it also has a significant impact on our emotional and mental states. However, there is growing evidence that mindfulness can play a crucial role in breaking the negative cycle of pain and effectively managing it. Dr. Fadel Zeidan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Director of Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health, and Director of Neuroscience at UC San Diego. To connect with Dr. Zeidan: - https://www.zeidanlab.com/ - Twitter: @FadelZeidan May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Video chapters: 00:00 Intro & Research Journey 18:01 Mindfulness, Well-being & MBSR 23:11 Pain, Happiness & Peace Of Mind 26:45 Mindfulness, Chronic Pain & Learned Helplessness 33:51 Brain’s Opioid System Vs. Mindfulness 36:39 Mindfulness Vs. Relaxation 41:44 Apps Vs. Live Guidance 47:03 Closing Reflections Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Pain Management & Mindfulness: Unpacking The Research With Dr. Fadel Zeidan from UC San Diego
Have you been busy lately? Maybe finding yourself going from task to task? Or, perhaps filling time with one thing after another? Being busy in a doing mode is a necessary part of life. However, what do we miss out on when we don't balance it with time for just being? Watch this highlight clip with Bob Stahl, PhD, as he speaks about this and what mindfulness meditation offers. <br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Join Bob and Kasim at the upcoming 5-Day Online Mindfulness Retreat - https://centreformindfulness.ca/event/5-day-online-mindfulness-meditation-retreat/ Connect with Bob Stahl: https://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/ <br /><br />📚 Bob's Books include:<br />➡️ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (1st & 2nd editions) <br />➡️ Living With Your Heart Wide Open<br />➡️ Calming the Rush of Panic <br />➡️ A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety, <br />➡️ MBSR Everyday Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness <br /><br />Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 <br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 <br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca <br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ <br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca <br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ <br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. <br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ <br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
What Are You Missing Out On In Life? A Conversation Between A Psychologist & A Mindfulness Teacher
Sometime our nervous system gets agitated while navigating day-to-day life.  This can be due to external events or thoughts that come up.  Calming the mind is beneficial to alleviate the impact of stress.    Here is a practical and effective strategy, called 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique which supports calming the mind.  Watch this video where I describe what it is, provide a guided practice and go over some key tips. May it support your daily journey! Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Psychologist Guides Calming Strategy To Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Overwhelm
Looking for a 1-2 minute guided meditation practice that you can follow and implement into your daily life?  Watch this short clip from my podcast with Dr. Michael Amster, as he guides the A.W.E. method.  You can follow along and see how easy it is to cultivate the emotion of awe with a meditation that involves visualization and contemplation.  Dr. Amster is the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day.  Please do not attempt this practice while driving or operating any machinery - see full disclaimer below.     May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Michael Amster: https://thepowerofawe.com/ info@powerofawe.com 📚 Dr. Michale Amster and Jake Eagle's book: ➡️ THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 00:00 Intro 01:22 Guided A.W.E Meditation Practice Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
1-2 Minute A.W.E. Guided Meditation Practice For Burnout, Anxiety, Stress and Pain!
As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE.  Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being.  Watch this conversation as it dives into the A.W.E. method, and he guides a practice which you can follow along - as long as you are not driving or operating machinery 🙂    May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Michael Amster: https://thepowerofawe.com/ info@powerofawe.com 📚 Dr. Michale Amster and Jake Eagle's book: ➡️ THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day.  Dr. Amster is also recruiting volunteer participants for his next research study at UC Davis and UC San Francisco using a positive emotion mindfulness technique for possible treatment of long COVID. Enrolment closes on April 11, 2023, and the study will commence soon after. To learn more about the study and enrolment information, please visit the UC Davis Study - https://studypages.com/s/volunteer-for-research-a-study-of-a-positive-emotion-intervention-for-the-treatment-of-long-covid-19-symptoms-758732/ Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 00:00 Intro 03:37 The Background 10:39 What Is Awe 14:15 Awe And Prosocial Emotions 15:46 Awe, Gratitude And Levels Of Consciousness 20:40 A.W.E. Method Described 35:32 A Guided A.W.E. Practice 43:01 A.W.E. Method Dosage 45:58 Compassionate Actions, Inner Peace & Shared Humanity! 46:05 Impact Of Awe On Physiology & Inflammation 53.03 Awe And Working With Pain Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Overcome Burnout, Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain and Find Purpose With The Power Of Awe!
A growing body of research over the last couple of decades has pointed to the efficacy of mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in working with a range of issues, such as anxiety.  However, how does mindfulness compare to medication?  Watch this interview highlight with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller addressing this question!<br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Connect with Dr. Judson Brewer: <br />https://drjud.com/<br /><br />📚 Dr. Jud's recent book: <br /><br />➡️ Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind<br /><br />To download the Free Habit Mapper - visit https://drjud.com/mapmyhabit/<br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Meditation vs Medication: What Does The Research Show!
As mindfulness has become more mainstream, it is getting confused with other forms of meditation.  Is mindfulness the same or different than meditation?  What are other forms of meditation?  Here is a short video about this and how to bring both mindfulness and meditation to daily life<br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
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