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Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves the development of the fundamental skills required to understand and manage oneself, and one’s relationships. Supported by research and theory in a variety of fields including education, positive and developmental psychology, cognitive behavioral theory, systems theory, and neuroscience, the SEL framework can be viewed… Read More 
Fighting Youth Homelessness
Taz Tagore writes about her life's work—giving homeless youth hope and a chance at happiness through mindfulness. Read More
Creating a Mindful Library
A sampling of essential books—both new and classic—specifically for those interested in living mindfully. Read More
JANE CORBIN
When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Eleven or twelve years ago, while teaching music in a public high school, I began to notice anger in the faces of students, teachers, administrators and parents. I felt tired and the… Read More
Paying Mind to Diversity
Lawyer Rhonda V. Magee argues for meditation. Read More
End the suffering of binge eating—one breath at a time
Self-compassion can interrupt an episode of overeating and prevent binge eating, according to a recent study. Read More
Applying Mindfulness to Classroom Challenges: A Teacher’s Guide
1. The Greek Chorus of Classroom Demands As a novice kindergarten teacher, I felt besieged by an endless stream of requests—“I can’t find my pencil”—that felt like a Greek chorus interrupting every lesson. Without tools to manage my rising frustration, I’d silently seethe behind a forced smile, leaving… Read More
CARRIE LEONTIS
When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I started practicing several years ago after attending a workshop on social intelligence. The research presented on the effectiveness of mindfulness as a tool for well-being was so staggering that I felt like it just… Read More
Violent Video Games Inhibit the Compassion Instinct
A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology provides more evidence that violent video games desensitize players to violence, and makes them more violent in real life. This is not the first study to report such an effect; the evidence has been steadily accumulating over the last decade. But this study… Read More
