The word "mindfulness" has become a main-stay in our vocabulary these days. I hear it used every where and it takes on a very individualistic meaning. The speaker could be referring to a course they took, a skill they learned, or it can even be a way of playing that one-up, one-down game of the [...]
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Two articles that are a must-read
Here are two articles that are worthy of the read. Maia Duerr's guide on how to meditate and a publication by Mark Lau and Andrea Grabovac on a Buddhist psychological model are two works that integrate ancient teachings with current frameworks of practice and theory. Liberated Life Guide on How to Meditate Maia Duerr of Liberated Life [...]
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy – bringing mindfulness practice into the therapeutic relationship
Our colleagues at the University of California San Diego Center of Mindfulness have got their eye on the ball! Well, perhaps it's not just their eye but their entire being given they are now offering a retreat in Mindfulness in Psychotherapy for clinicians. Set in the beautiful Joshua Tree Center - and I say that as [...]
Springing into a new future
Happenings at the OMC The OMC began its Spring programming on May 4 with two MBI classes and another on May 6 focusing on burnout resiliency training. The classes are at capacity but we managed to squeeze in a couple of extra folks who really, really wanted to join up for a life change. How [...]
Ways to help Japan
A number of bloggers have posted links to agencies through which you can help deliver aid to Japan: Jizo Chronicles Sweeping Zen 108 Zen Books & here Liberated Life Project: aid and more Please do what you can.
Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic 