Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Professor. Leads research and education on mindfulness and health.
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You’re warmly invited to join a conversation with rising star Professor Isabel Roth, DrPH, MS on Monday, April 29th at 12:00 PM ET as part of the Brown Mindfulness Speaker Series.
🎟️ Free registration here:
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Upcoming retreat focused on the intersection of Zen, science, and healing.
Details here: plumvillage.org/event/retrea…
Study led by Zev Schuman-Olivier suggests that Mindful Recovery Opioid Use Disorder Care Continuum (M-ROCC) training could help folks on buprenorphine maintenance therapy who still experience opioid cravings. Could mindfulness help bridge gaps in recovery?
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Looking forward to this conversation with Richie Davidson tomorrow. Over 2000 people have registered so far. You are welcome to join us, and submit questions for him!
Join us for The Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series! 🌟
In Part 2: Well-Being is a Skill: Neuroscience for a Healthier Mind, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson takes us on a journey into the science of well-being.
Register: apply.professional.brown.edu…
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Join us for The Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series! 🌟
In Part 2: Well-Being is a Skill: Neuroscience for a Healthier Mind, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson takes us on a journey into the science of well-being.
Register: apply.professional.brown.edu…
ALT Promotional banner for the 2025 Online Speaker Series at Brown University featuring Dr. Richard J. Davidson. The event, titled "The Evolution of Mindfulness: Well-Being is a Skill: Neuroscience for a Healthier Mind," is scheduled for February 26 from 12:00-1:00 PM ET. The banner includes a silhouette of trees against a sunset and an image of Dr. Davidson.
Some wise words from Jon Kabat-Zinn last week.
What’s one simple practice you can start today to live more mindfully? 🤔
MBSR Founder @jonkabatzinn kicked off The Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series with a powerful message.
Explore our mindfulness programs at @BrownUniversity: professional.brown.edu/execu…
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What’s one simple practice you can start today to live more mindfully? 🤔
MBSR Founder @jonkabatzinn kicked off The Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series with a powerful message.
Explore our mindfulness programs at @BrownUniversity: professional.brown.edu/execu…
Excited for tomorrow’s online talk and conversation with @jonkabatzinn! Over 1,500 people have already registered. Join us if you’re interested!
#mindfulness #mbsr @MindfulBrown
Join us for Part 1: The Foundations of Modern Mindfulness as we kick off The Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series!
📅 Jan. 27, 12:00 PM ET
🎙️ @jonkabatzinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Offering a new term for a life of wisdom...
Unlock Inner Wisdom: Sapivita as a Tool for Personal Growth
From stress to flourishing: applying the power of wisdom to everyday life.
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Join us for the 2025 Online Mindfulness Speaker Series, a free, multi-part event featuring world-renowned experts exploring how mindfulness has transformed from its revolutionary beginnings into innovative modern applications.
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Looking forward to offering this.
As we approach the New Year, many of us reflect on how to align our habits with health and wellness goals. Free webinar by Mindfulness Center Director @EricBLoucks to provide evidence-based strategies for addressing key health areas.
📅 Register here: apply.professional.brown.edu…
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As we approach the New Year, many of us reflect on how to align our habits with health and wellness goals. Free webinar by Mindfulness Center Director @EricBLoucks to provide evidence-based strategies for addressing key health areas.
📅 Register here: apply.professional.brown.edu…
What are the top 5 environmental supports to facilitate an excellent mindfulness meditation, per this UK study? (1) use of cushion, (2) view of greenery (3) use of mat, (4) open, unblocked view, and (5) absence of sound. Do you use all five?
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Culturally adapted mindfulness-based interventions show promise for First Nations peoples, with relatively positive outcomes in mental, physical, and cultural health. This review highlights the power of aligning MBIs with Indigenous holistic beliefs.
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New insights on how #MindfulnessMeditation helps manage pain. A recent study skillfully untangles mindfulness from placebo to reveal its effects on nociceptive pain (pain caused by tissue damage). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3921…
#MindBodyConnection #PainManagement #MindfulnessResearch
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IBES and @Brown_SPH seek to hire an associate or full professor for a tenure-track faculty position focused on climate and health.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) appears to reshape the brain, particularly salience network connectivity that has a role in attention and emotion regulation. Interestingly, no effects on default mode network. #Mindfulness #Neuroscience
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Worldviews shape meditation outcomes. A study shows that certain worldviews can increase the risk of challenges during meditation, while others, emphasizing context and understanding, offer protection. A supportive resource for contemplative practice. journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
Study suggests that #Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (#MBSR) may enhance job performance in individuals with #anxiety, with comparable outcomes to escitalopram (Lexapro), a first-line medication. Details: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3913… #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness
Researching adverse events is important. Findings from MBCT for Suicide Prevention: "Difficulties during mindfulness practice were common, but did not show increased risk of serious clinical outcomes in participants at high risk of suicide."
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