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Expert Interviews
Generosity of Learning 

Leadership coach Crane Wood Stookey offers these two practices to help train you in the attitudes of generous leadership.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 16, 2012
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Kids & Teens
Mindfulness and youth conference in San Diego 

"Bridging the Hearts and Minds of Youth: Mindfulness in Clinical Practice, Education and Research," a professional mindfulness and youth conference, will take place in San Diego this weekend (Feb. 4-5, 2012). Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 2, 2012
Kids & Teens
Mindfulness for Youth—Bridging Hearts and Minds 

Mindfulness for youth is growing in leaps and bounds in educational, clinical and community settings throughout the world. Why is this? The simple answer—mindfulness works! There is evidence-based research supporting this (click here for articles). I recently had the honor of interviewing Rick Hanson,… Read More 

  • Gina Biegel
  • January 16, 2012
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Focus & Attention
Motivated Reasoning 

I recently spoke on panel about ocean conservation at the San Francisco Aquarium, moderated by Environmental Defense Fund marine ecologist Dr. Rodney M. Fujita. Psychologists, activists, marketing experts, and even a futurologist gathered to discuss how to best educate and motivate the public about the dangers of everything from overfishing… Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • January 14, 2012
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Eating & Body Image
Study supports mindful eating 

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Education Behavior suggests that practicing mindful eating can help women avoid overeating, even when at restaurants. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • January 11, 2012
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