As the instructor of a mindfulness meditation training that’s part of a yearlong program in Albuquerque for repeat offenders arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), she faces a wall of resistance—arms folded across chests, bodies slouched low in chairs, eyes averted. At first. And then, something shifts. “Oh, I can almost cry thinking about it,” DuVal says. “That first week, they sit as far away from me as possible. Then, week to week to week, they realize, this stuff isn’t weird....

The research, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that MBCT significantly reduced depressive symptoms by 30-35%. MBCT is a therapy involving eight weekly group sessions. It has been endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)—but only as a treatment for preventing relapse in patients who have suffered three or more past episodes of depression. This new research shows that MBCT can be effective in patients who have suffered only one past episode....

This list is a non-exhaustive collection of resources, teachers, and organizations that offer mindfulness training and support by and for LGBTQ+ folks. This is a list we hope to continuously develop so if you know of an organization or person who should be on this list, please reach out to us on social media or at [email protected]. Mindfulness Organizations and Programs for the LGBTQ+ Community 1. CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) for Mindfulness and Compassion focuses on enhancing health and well-being by integrating various mindfulness practices into healthcare and communities....

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve created the ULTIMATE gift guide to surprise every type of mother in your life. That’s right! We have collected unique Mother’s Day gifts for the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, mother-in-laws, AND godmothers! You {and your mom} will love these amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas! Feel free to mix and match ideas found within any of the categories as a handful can easily be given to any of the special mothers in your life!...

Let’s take a typical experience. On the way home from work Sally thinks with dread about the talk she needs to work on for a big conference. Before starting to work on the speech, however, she decides to relax and watch a few minutes of TV. She sits down with a bag of chips. At first she eats only a few, but as the show gets more dramatic, she eats faster and faster....

Materials: In the gift box, place your hubby’s favorite sweat pants and DVD’s. I’d say at least 2 DVD’s! I mean, it’s a DAY of laziness… you might need more than one to waste, I mean enjoy, the afternoon {wink, wink}! Write in a time on the card for your hubby to meet you on the couch and slip it in the box. Next, fill out the days of August on the calendar card and paste the pencil piece on August 10th....

Bronnie Ware: I had a lot of requests from people to write a memoir of my own, so I was able to merge them together. In hindsight I think I would have changed the title. It’s been translated into several other languages and in some countries they won’t print it with “dying” in the title, because people won’t buy the book. In Portuguese it’s called Before I Leave and in Dutch it’s If I Could Live My Life Over Again....

title: “October 2014 Mindful Store " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Paul Flores”

However, if you look hard enough, you’ll come across many hairstyles that you can recreate in your sleep and with hair products that cost a fraction of the luxurious brands used backstage (because don’t we all love a look for less?). From bold accessories to new fringe styles, the Paris hair trends straight off the runway from Fashion Month Spring/Summer 2018 is our one-stop shop for hair inspiration. Here are the three looks you need to try immediately:...

Our Current Favorite Power Moves Hairstyle It’s no secret that bobs have been on trend for awhile now, but we know that they can be a little intimidating since there are many different ways to achieve this short style. The blunt bob screams power moves hairstyle because it is immediately eye-catching and will draw attention to your face. This look is perfect for someone who wants to grab the attention of the room during a work meeting or a night out....

These perfect pumpkin printables were designed by the one and only, Carisa from Messes to Memories. Seriously, how amazing is she?! Let your lovebug know of the fun that’s in store with our awesomely orange Pumpkin Patch invite. Simply add in the ‘Date’ and ‘Time’ and you’re set! Next stop, pumpkin land! Pumpkin Patch Ideas Hit up a local pumpkin patch (a pumpkin-selling grocery store will do in a pinch), making sure to bring your ‘cheat-sheet!...

Does a purple conditioner for blonde hair bode necessary with toning shampoos, or is it just another extra step you can overlook? We find out below: Product Spotlight: Purple Conditioner for Blonde Hair We’ve already made the case for bleached blondes and purple shampoo, but what about purple conditioner for blonde hair? Well, unlike its shampoo counterpart which acts as a toning agent to neutralize brassiness, the conditioner does the job of nourishing hair after toning....

We like this style for women who prefer a low-maintenance styling routine on bob haircuts. Here are our top tips for styling the razor-cut bob style. Keep reading to get inspired. How to Style the Razor-Cut Hairstyles 1. Learn that less is more. Razor cut hairstyles don’t require much maintenance in terms of daily styling, nor does it require a lot of product. Less is definitely more with this cut....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Take a moment to remember the days BEFORE the “I do’s.” Do you remember the butterflies in your stomach when you thought of a future with your sweetheart? Do you remember the anticipation as you looked down at your bare ring finger hoping that soon it would be home to a shiny ring that claimed you as his?...

So, how does one get her curly hair styled the way she wants it, with the desired volume? It may take a few techniques, but it can be done. How to Reduce Volume in Curly Hair With a few simple tricks, you’ll be able to reduce the volume of your curly hair in no time. 1. Don’t concentrate product at your roots. Volume in curly hair (and all other hair types) begins at the roots....

He has been a great influence on my personal and professional work, helping provide an essential framework for understanding our emotional needs and the needs of others. In a world that can often feel disconnected, he leaves us with a wholeheartedly effective path toward connection and healing. One of many examples came from his work in the 1980s when Marshall taught NVC to Palestinian refugees. On his way to the camp he was greeted with people shouting at him: “Assassin!...

It’s easy to reinterpret renaissance hairstyles and create gorg, eye-catching on-trend hairstyles to wear now. Here’s a roundup of our fave renaissance hairstyles to get your Tudor on: 24 Renaissance Hairstyles that Are, Yes, Making a Comeback 1. Jeweled Space Buns One of the hallmarks of renaissance hairstyles, especially during the latter part of the period, was for women to wear scattered jewels in their hair. Why not light up space buns with scattered gems, rhinestones, and other shiny things to bring this trend into today’s climate?...

ROAD TRIP ACTIVITIES & GAMES FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES!!! Our fun-filled Road Trip in a Box has EVERY car trip activity idea you need while traveling with kids, your family, or just your spouse!!! Your Road Trip Games and Activities include: Cute Destination Activity Tags Fun Road Trip Bingo Game Good Car Behavior Rewards Road Trip Music CD case Road Trip Truth or Dare Activity Exciting Road Trip Trivia Game Complete Instructions...

Who doesn’t procrastinate when it comes to wrapping presents? There is always so much to do and wrapping presents seems to get pushed to the side and forgotten. But then the night before Christmas, you are busy trying to finish everything up while wrapping presents. Why not, make wrapping presents a date with your man? Have dinner waiting at home when you’re lucky man comes home. Have a Santa hat on his seat at the table....

They’re a path to compassion. In the video above, Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame encourages us to share our personal stories of compassion, as a means to bring compassion more fully into our lives. “If there’s one thing we need right now—in our politics, in our dialogue, in our communities, in our world—it’s compassion,” he says. Grenier has confirmed the Charter for Compassion, a multi-faith, multi-national cooperative effort to restore compassionate action and thinking to the center of religious, moral, and political life....