New study launched Within our research lab, we aimed to turn the challenges of the Covid-19 era into an opportunity to explore impacts on the population of new parents from a new point of view. Before the pandemic began, we had exciting plans to advance …

As I look back at the last year and a half – a time of unprecedented challenge and strain for children, youth, parents, and healthcare professionals – I have been reflecting on some key lessons and opportunities in mindfulness.   Mindfulness is an …

… influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field … influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field … influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field …

Whether you live with mental health challenges or know someone that does, you may know that healing is not a linear path. There are ups and downs and some days feel like you are taking 10 steps backwards instead of forwards. We all have mental health and …

Every parent wants their child to be happy. Happy children fill our anxious parenting hearts with the belief that there must be something that we are doing right. But, what happens when you have a child that, despite your constant glass half full speech, …

… step, we are less likely to get caught in rumination and stress on the difficulties we may have just experienced, or … step, we are less likely to get caught in rumination and stress on the difficulties we may have just experienced, or … step, we are less likely to get caught in rumination and stress on the difficulties we may have just experienced, or …

* Reposted with permission from  The Dalai Lama Center . Summer is a feast for the senses. For many, summer is synonymous with hot, sun drenched days and long bright evenings; gritty sand and slippery sunscreen; sweet lemonade and smoky barbeques. For …

It’s that time of year that parents and families start to plan for the summer. For many families, this includes looking into day camps or overnight summer camps for their children. While this can be an exciting time, it’s also a time a lot of parents and …

… and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began … and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began … and the profound impact it can have on reducing stress levels and building resilience.  Each session began …

… hoped that mindfulness could help our teens cope with the stress of this unprecedented situation. We also felt that … hoped that mindfulness could help our teens cope with the stress of this unprecedented situation. We also felt that … hoped that mindfulness could help our teens cope with the stress of this unprecedented situation. We also felt that …

Every time December hits, I start thinking about all the holiday activities coming up. An energetic excitement runs through my body almost like electricity hitting a set of lights on a Christmas tree for the first time! I know that December brings all …

… Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for help managing side effects or if a side effect concerns you. … be at risk of relapse. If you feel this medication is not managing your symptoms well enough, speak with your doctor … Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for help managing side effects or if a side effect concerns you. …

… Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about … Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about … Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about …

…     Find more tips on eating well here , from managing picky eating at mealtimes, to promoting positive …     Find more tips on eating well here , from managing picky eating at mealtimes, to promoting positive …     Find more tips on eating well here , from managing picky eating at mealtimes, to promoting positive …

… that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid … that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid … that you or their health care team can help with (e.g. managing a side effect, getting smaller sized pills, liquid …