By Angela Kneale OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC What if nurturing one’s self and boosting resilience were as accessible and enjoyable as spending a few minutes lying and playfully rolling on a cylinder-shaped piece of foam? Often it is true that the simplest things make the greatest differences! In his book, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, ...

By Julie Kosey, MS, PCC, RYT Are you curious to know more about how to apply mindfulness professionally?  If so, I can relate.  I was in your shoes 23 years ago when Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli began offering training in mindfulness to healthcare professionals through the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.   The Director of the hospital-based wellness ...

As a vital component of our health, resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back from setbacks, trauma, and loss. We need resilience every day to cope with stress, navigate relationships with other people, address health problems, confidently pursue opportunities, and stay centered in the face of adversity. Resilience is not only about breaking even and meeting the ...

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH In today’s world, multitasking has become a given. We all do at least two (usually more) things at once multiple times a day, either because we are stressed, bored, or strapped for time. We talk on the phone while reading emails and taking notes at work. We text and surf social media while walking ...