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Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Registered Psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher

Supporting positive change, well-being, and mindful living

Since I was a teenager, I had this insatiable yearning for positive change and personal growth. It originally took form in reading inspiring books, listening to talks that challenged my mind, and training in Martial Arts.

My first encounter with counselling happened around the same time, as a client. An unexpected life event occurred and provided me with various challenges. It felt insurmountable at the time. While I had a positive attitude about life, I was still skeptical that going to a stranger and sharing painful personal life challenges could be helpful!

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What actually causes jet lag? Dr. Colleen Carney explains how a mismatch between your internal body clock and environmental cues can affect sleep, appetite, mood, alertness, and energy—even beyond travel. #JetLag #CircadianRhythm #SleepScience #Sleep #CBTI #Insomnia #BodyClock #BetterSleep #DrColleenCarney #MentalWellbeing #PauseToElevate You can contact Dr. Colleen Carney at: https://drcolleencarney.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚 " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚 "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚 "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note: We’re affiliates with the links, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Pause To Elevate Podcast HERE: ============================= ➡️ IG ‪@dr.kasimalmashat ➡️ TikTok ‪@drkasimalmashat 🍎 Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join our community by signing up for the Free newsletter - https://centreformindfulness.ca/ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.x
Jet Lag Isn't Really About Travel, It's About this!
Learn how sleep debt, deep sleep, insomnia, sleep recovery, and healthy sleep habits really work so you can stop worrying about every bad night's sleep and trust your body's natural recovery system. #SleepDebt #Insomnia #SleepExpert #DrColleenCarney #SleepScience #BetterSleep #DeepSleep #CBTI #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #SleepRecovery #HealthySleep #Psychology #Wellness #PauseToElevate You can contact Dr. Colleen Carney at: https://drcolleencarney.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚 " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚 "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚 "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note: We’re affiliates with the links, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Pause To Elevate Podcast HERE: ============================= ➡️ IG ‪@dr.kasimalmashat ➡️ TikTok ‪@drkasimalmashat 🍎 Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join our community by signing up for the Free newsletter - https://centreformindfulness.ca/ ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 What Sleep Debt Means 00:47 How The Body Compensates 01:07 Insomnia And The Rest Trap 02:47 Why Catch Up Math Fails 03:07 External Disruptions And Deep Sleep 04:26 Chronic Sleep Loss Over Time 04:49 Let The System Recover Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.x
Sleep Debt Doesn't Work the Way You Think!
Good sleep starts long before bedtime. Learn why morning sunlight, daily movement, and healthy sleep habits are essential for regulating your circadian rhythm and improving sleep quality, according to sleep expert Dr. Colleen Carney. #BetterSleep #CBTI #SleepHealth #BlueLight #CircadianRhythm #Daylight #SleepScience #Insomnia #DrColleenCarney #MindBodyHealth #PauseToElevate You can contact Dr. Colleen Carney at: https://drcolleencarney.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚 " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚 "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚 "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note: We’re affiliates with the links, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Pause To Elevate Podcast HERE: ============================= ➡️ IG ‪@dr.kasimalmashat ➡️ TikTok ‪@drkasimalmashat 🍎 Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pause-to-elevate-with-dr-kasim-al-mashat/id1743082892 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x?si=8e2ed9d531d344f4 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join our community by signing up for the Free newsletter - https://centreformindfulness.ca/ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.x
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