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HeartWell Fall 2022

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The HeartWell Institute's mission is to foster collective healing through mindfulness and contemplative practices. We have a two-pronged approach; first, we focus on building resilience for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and those underrepresented in our society by breaking down barriers of access to health and wellness. Second, we are committed to supporting the health and wellness of mental health providers, educators, and our whole community.

MBSR begins with a sense of wanting to live in a way that incorporates key aspects of mindfulness, presence, awareness, and a sense of being in touch with oneself. Through the regular training in mindfulness that an MBSR course offers, participants become familiar with their own behavior patterns, especially in relation to stressful situations.

Courses 

Enmarcado en el contexto de la medicina cuerpo/mente integrativa, el programa de Reducción de Estrés Basado en Mindfulness o MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) es una intervención científicamente validada para prevenir y enfrentar los síntomas de estrés y ansiedad mediante el desarrollo de habilidades mindfulness o de atención plena.

Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Equity and Collective Healing strives to inspire individuals to become agents for social change by using trauma-informed relational mindfulness practices infused by frameworks of psychosocial and cultural competency.

I learned to respond to a deep yearning with peace and well-being in my heart, how to begin to be free of pain and struggles, and that I'm not alone in this.

Juan Carreon

Announcements

The HeartWell Institute was recognized as the Heart of Worcester at Polar Park

Dont forget to register for our Monthly Meditations! This month we will be covering "Taking in the Good" taught by Emily Marsick. We invite you to dress comfortably and bring socks and a journal. There will be opportunities for meditation practice, reflective writing, and sharing. 

Resourceful Videos

How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco
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How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco

"Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life's slings and arrows and others more resilient?" In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Richard Davidson is researching how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about people's brains of individuals showing more resilience than others. Davidson is Wiliam James and Vilas professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth Richard Davidson is Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Davidson’s research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published more than 400 articles and is the co-author of “The Emotional Life of Your Brain” and “Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body”, both published by Penguin. Davidson has been recognized for his research through various awards, such as a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Award and an Established Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders (NARSAD). Davidson received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Psychology and has been teaching psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1984. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Sarah Bowen on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors | Noble Mind Ep 32
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Sarah Bowen on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors | Noble Mind Ep 32

In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Sarah Bowen joins Kate and Alex to discuss her work developing mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) for addiction and addictive behaviors. She explains how relapse is normal part of the recovery journey for most people and why shame doesn’t work as a prevention strategy. She also shares what differentiates mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) from traditional relapse prevention and other methods of working with addiction. Learn how MBRP helps to change our relationship with cravings and gives us agency over our behavior. Listen in for Dr. Bowen’s insight on navigating problematic habits that emerged during the pandemic for many of us. Dr. Sarah Bowen is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-creator of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Treatment for Addictive Behaviors. She also serves as an Assistant Professor at Pacific University and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Bowen received her doctoral training under the mentorship of Dr. G. Alan Marlatt, and she is the co-author of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors: A Clinician’s Guide. ---------- Follow Us! On Insta: @noblemindpodcast On Twitter: @noblemindcast On Facebook: @noblemindpodcast Subscribe! You can find our free episodes on most podcast players, including: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/32B55Jx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z7izZa Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3qBNYiC iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31cd0wc Share with Your Friends! Hit the "Share" button above to send this episode to all your friends who might enjoy it. Stay in Touch! Learn more and join our email list at noblemindpodcast.com

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